Los Tigres del Norte Presentation

Here is what I presented in class:
Norteño /Conjunto music
Texas/Mexico border during early 1900’s
Influenced by German and Bohemian immigrants who introduced the accordion and polka beats
Instruments
Traditional Norteño
Accordion
Bajo sexto (12-string guitar)
Drum

Modern Norteño
Accordion
Bajo sexto
Drum set
Electric keyboard
Saxophone

Group Trajectory
Born in Sinaloa, Mexico
1968 immigrated to San Jose, CA at age of 14 - named by an immigration officer “the little tigers
70’s - were discovered and became famous for their Narco Corridos
mid 80’s started singing about life in the United States
1st Grammy for: La Jaula de Oro (1986)

Themes in songs & role in society
Love
Immigration
Social Justice
Narco-Corrido - Illegal drug trade
Border
Struggle to survive

“Los Idolos del Pueblo” / The idols of the people or community
Example: El Muro / The Wall
Criticize proposed border
Lead singer sings in French, German, Farsi, English and Spanish

Example
De America Yo Soy / From America, I am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tV1n-5NT5lw


You can get more information at www.lostigresdelnorte.com and see more pictures of the mural at: http://www.grconnect.com/murals/html/p9121321.html