La Granja

Performer: Los Tigres del Norte
Distributor: n/a

Notes: One of the longest running and highly respected acts in regional Mexican music, Los Tigres Del Norte, in the populist narrative tradition of the corrido, offer sharp political and social commentary through romantic, accordion-driven ballads and upbeat waltz-like rhythms. The group's 2009 effort, LA GRANJA, while not venturing far from the time-honored formula of traditional norteno, incorporates a broader palette of international influences from polka to samba. And though the Spanish-language lyrics--dealing with such subjects as drug trafficking, the plight of illegal immigrants, and corruption in the Mexican government--might limit its appeal for some, others will take delight at the group's lively, expressive, and passionate pan-border sound.

One of the most popular norteno acts of all time, Los Tigres Del Norte formed in the late 1960s and brought a grittier sense of subject matter to the popular genre of border music. While life's hardships were always lyrical fodder for norteno artists, Los Tigres took things a step farther and introduced vivid tales of crime, drug running, and violent betrayals along the border. Musically, the band plays a polished, highly modernized version of a very traditional style of accordion-driven norteno, helping them maintain their appeal through the decades and across generations.

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