noun
1. (plural norteños) an inhabitant or native of northern Mexico.
2. (also norteña) a style of folk music, associated particularly with northern Mexico and Texas, typically featuring an accordion and using polkas and other rhythms found in the music of central European immigrants.
The accordion and the bajo sexto are norteño's most characteristic instruments.
The accordion is a box-shaped instrument that is played by compressing and expanding the bellows while pressing keys. When an accordionist presses the keys, the valves, called pallets, open and allow air to flow across the steel, called reeds. The reeds vibrate and produce a sound inside. (Reference)
The bajo sexto is a Mexican string instrument with 12 strings in 6 double courses. This instrument creates a strong rhythm of a low pitch. (Reference)
The bajo sexto is a Mexican string instrument with 12 strings in 6 double courses. This instrument creates a strong rhythm of a low pitch. (Reference)
Los Tigres del Norte have been able to portray their lives in their music in a way that attracts many people across borderes. A plethora of their most popular songs consist of tales or corridos about life, love and the struggles of survival in an imperfect world. They often talk about narcotics and illegal immigration. These types of corridos are called, narcocorridos. (www.starpulse.com)
To watch a NPR video about narcocorridos, click here!
To watch a NPR video about narcocorridos, click here!
In this NPR interview, Leila Cobo from Billboard Magazine, discusses why Los Tigres del Norte are so popular. She says they sing not only of heroes, but of antiheroes. Cobo describes the band as a Mexican group "whose music combines dance tunes with protest themes." Cobo also discusses how many of their songs have been banned by the Mexican government because they write very controversial lyrics. Los Tigres refer to their concerts as "dances." They want their fans to enjoy their time dancing while listening to their very important lyrics. To listen to the full interview, click here!
Definition of corridos
noun
a Mexican ballard or folksong about struggle against oppression and injustice
Los Tigres del Norte have taken the century old tradition of ‘corrido' as an art form. They’ve made it their own mission
to express the journies of many who
have come to this country from different parts of the world
seeking a better life for their families, but also to bring
attention to the many challenges faced by working people. (Reference)
Los Tigres have a huge variety of fans. People of all different countries love to listen to their music because they can relate to the stories they tell. Los Tigres create their songs to connect with their fans that share similar histories.
In this article from NPR, written by Felix Contreras, he discusses how he was interested in writing an article about how the immigrants from Mexico and Central America are changing our country. Contreras wanted to travel with Los Tigres to a place where the members have never played before. To his surprise, the publicist could not find a single location where Los Tigres have not played once before. In other words, Los Tigres have played "wherever the immigrants were." Contreras was able to experience how the members of the band spend countless hours after their shows talking to their fans. He says, "Those after-show testimonials become elements of the next album." Los Tigres are extremely connected to their fans in a very personal way. The members of the band and their fans are able to share stories of "heartache, triumph, frustration and celebration." (Reference)
Click here to watch a video of Los Tigres and some of their dedicated fans. The video features their popular song "Tres Veces Mojado."
Los Tigres have a huge variety of fans. People of all different countries love to listen to their music because they can relate to the stories they tell. Los Tigres create their songs to connect with their fans that share similar histories.
In this article from NPR, written by Felix Contreras, he discusses how he was interested in writing an article about how the immigrants from Mexico and Central America are changing our country. Contreras wanted to travel with Los Tigres to a place where the members have never played before. To his surprise, the publicist could not find a single location where Los Tigres have not played once before. In other words, Los Tigres have played "wherever the immigrants were." Contreras was able to experience how the members of the band spend countless hours after their shows talking to their fans. He says, "Those after-show testimonials become elements of the next album." Los Tigres are extremely connected to their fans in a very personal way. The members of the band and their fans are able to share stories of "heartache, triumph, frustration and celebration." (Reference)
Click here to watch a video of Los Tigres and some of their dedicated fans. The video features their popular song "Tres Veces Mojado."
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