Banda El Recodo
Banda Sinaloense El Recodo de Cruz Lizárraga, commonly known as Banda El Recodo, is a renowned Mexican banda group founded in 1938 in Mazatlán, Sinaloa. The band was established by Cruz Lizárraga, who was self-taught on the clarinet and initially financed his musical pursuits by selling a pig to purchase his first instrument. Despite dropping out of high school, Lizárraga's passion for music led him to form a band that would become a significant cultural force in Mexican music.
Banda El Recodo is often referred to as the "mother of all bandas" and has been instrumental in popularizing the banda music genre, which combines traditional Mexican music with influences from German polkas and waltzes. The ensemble is known for its rich brass sound, featuring four clarinets, three trumpets, three trombones, a tambora, a snare drum, a sousaphone, and two tenor horns, along with vocalists.
Throughout its history, Banda El Recodo has collaborated with prominent artists such as José Alfredo Jiménez, Juan Gabriel, and Vicente Fernández. The band made history as the first Mexican brass banda to perform across continents, including Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia, and was the first Mexican band to play in Hawaii.
After the death of Cruz Lizárraga in 1995, his sons continued to lead the band, maintaining its legacy and expanding its international presence. Banda El Recodo has achieved significant acclaim, winning nine Latin Grammy Awards and numerous other accolades, including 12 Premios Lo Nuestro and five Billboard Awards. The band has produced nearly 180 albums and remains a dominant force in the genre, celebrated for its contributions to both traditional and modern banda music.
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