Los Rieleros del Norte

San Antonio's Los Rieleros del Norte are -- along with Los Tigres del Norte, Los Huracanes del Norte, and Conjunto Primavera -- among norteño music's "Big Four." Ever since issuing their debut album Leonel Garcia in 1982, Los Rieleros del Norte have influenced the direction of the genre. While their writing and playing are steeped in tradition, their instrumentation isn't; alongside the rhythm instruments (bajo sexto, drum kit, and electric bass), the saxophone has often been used as the chief melodic instrument under the vocals. Adding accordion to the mix, Los Rieleros del Norte create a warm, danceable, abundantly romantic sound. Their songs "El Columpio," "Te Quiero Mucho," "Amor Prohibido," and "Copa Sin Vin" are considered genre anthems. Among their more than three-dozen albums, Stampida Nortena, Prieta Orgullosa, and Aventura Pasada are universally regarded as classics. For their efforts, Los Rieleros del Norte have thus far earned three Grammy and Latin Grammy nominations, numerous industry and popular awards, and a star on the Las Vegas Walk of Fame. Despite key personnel changes, they continue to flourish with co-founder Daniel Esquivel (vocalist/accordionist) at the helm. In addition to their recordings, the band's videos have also racked up hundreds of millions of views. 2019's long-player Seguimos Firme, and its concurrently released non-album single "A Ti Mi Lupita," both registered in the upper rungs of the World Music Latin and Latin streaming charts.

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