Gerardo Ortiz, Roberto Tapia and Larry Hernández are big names in the realm of "narcocorrido," a subgenre of the Mexican norteño-corrido whose lyrics tend to speak approvingly of illegal activities. But the three musicians insist that their tunes do not celebrate the drug trade but are merely meant to entertain listeners.
Mexican singer Gerardo Ortíz broke off a performance he was giving on Sunday in Texcoco, Mexico, after gunshots were heard during the concert. The lights went out at the local Rodeo de Texcoco, and spectators ran and sought cover, apparently afraid to be hit by a bullet.
Luis Coronel may only be 18, but the singer is making his mark on Latin music. Luis Coronel may only be 18, but the singer is making his mark on Latin music.
The show had only been going on for three years. Between Telemundo putting off its beauty competition show "Miss Latina Universo" and now canceling the Billboard Mexican Music Awards, the channel is certainly not making any fans.
After the death of Tito Torbellino, Gerardo Ortiz is not worried about death threats. Tito Torbellino's death was a reminder that what you sing can cause you danger.
Although the late singer-songwriter, Jenni Rivera has passed, her presence at the 2013 Billboard's Mexican Music Awards was stronger than ever at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles last night.
