Los Tucanes de Tijuana
High-octane norteño anthems and narrative ballads fueled by lightning-fast accordion and irresistible dance rhythms. The ultimate soundtrack for a Mexican celebration.
High-octane norteño anthems and narrative ballads fueled by lightning-fast accordion and irresistible dance rhythms. The ultimate soundtrack for a Mexican celebration.
This is the sound of a party that refuses to end. It is built on the foundation of the accordion and the bajo sexto, creating a bright, percussive energy that is both rustic and polished. The music moves between the frantic, joyful pace of a 'tucanazo' dance track and the steady, storytelling cadence of a corrido, always maintaining a rhythmic pocket that demands movement.
What sets them apart is their ability to bridge the gap between traditional rural storytelling and modern pop sensibility. While many norteño acts lean into a gritty, lo-fi aesthetic, Los Tucanes bring a certain swagger and cinematic clarity to their arrangements. Mario Quintero Lara’s vocals are authoritative yet inviting, delivering lyrics that range from romantic yearning to sharp-edged tales of life on the border.
Start with 'La Chona' to understand their cultural grip on the dance floor, then move to 'El Tucanazo' for pure rhythmic energy. For those interested in their narrative depth, 'Mis Tres Animales' offers a look into the complex world of the corrido that made them legends in the Pacific norteño scene.
Los Tucanes De Tijuana (English: The Toucans of Tijuana) are a Mexican norteño band led by Mario Quintero Lara. The band was founded in Tijuana, Baja California in 1987. They, along with Los Tigres del Norte, were pioneers in playing their music in a rougher manner as opposed to the traditional norteño music of northeastern Mexico, subsequently influencing many other norteño artists from Mexico’s pacific states and giving that region of the country its signature norteño sound. During their career, Los Tucanes de Tijuana have garnered several awards and recognitions, including a Latin Grammy in 2012 for the album 365 Días, five Grammy Award nominations, nine Lo Nuestro Awards nominations and multiple BMI Awards for Quintero as a composer. They are the first norteño music band to obtain an international film award by winning the Un Certain Regard Angel Film award at the Monaco International Film Festival for their participation in the documentary Los ilegales. In 2008, the group received a star on the Las Vegas Walk of Fame. In 2019 they became the first regional Mexican music group to perform at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, held in Indio, California, and have also participated in important musical events in their native country and in other territories like Vive Latino and Pa'l Norte festivals. They have sold more than 25 million albums worldwide and have obtained 34 gold and 30 platinum records. Songs from their repertoire like "La chona", "El tucanazo", "La chica sexy", "Vivir de noche" and "El centenario" are popular on radio stations and music platforms, and some of their record productions have made it onto some charts in the United States.
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