Los Tigres del Norte, performing in San Jose on February 15 at the SAP Center, are a significant entity in Latin music. Founded by Jorge Hernández in Sinaloa in 1965, the band has successfully fused traditional Mexican sounds with contemporary lyrics. They have released over 50 albums, winning numerous Grammys. Notably, their lyrics address social issues, including narcocorridos, setting them apart from other norteño artists. The band's music resonates with the community by addressing real problems and adapting new sounds while respecting musical tradition.
We represent all the paisanos who came along into the U.S.," says guitar and bajo sexto player Luis Hernández. But the group also makes music for a newer generation that is inevitably less attached to its cultural roots.
The lyrics make that happen. We know what problems the community has; they come to us and talk about what's going on.
We try to implement new sounds, but we always try to respect the music. We say that it's a tradition for Los Tigres to have its own special sound; when people hear a song, they know.
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