Banda El Recodo

Founded in 1938 by Don Cruz Lizárraga, Banda El Recodo is widely regarded as the most iconic banda group and one of the most influential acts in Latin music. With more than 88 years of history, "La Madre de Todas las Bandas" has brought Mexican music to some of the world’s most prestigious stages, becoming the first Sinaloa band to be professionally recorded and to perform on all five inhabited continents: America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania.Throughout its remarkable career, Banda El Recodo has released more than 200 albums and built an unparalleled legacy within Mexican music. The group has earned 10 Latin Grammy Awards, 2 Grammy Award nominations, 12 Premio Lo Nuestro Awards, and has achieved 20 No. 1 hits on the Billboard Airplay charts.Following the passing of Don Cruz Lizárraga in 1995, the band continued under the leadership of Alfonso Lizárraga, entering a new era of artistic growth and international success. Banda El Recodo became the first Sinaloa band to perform at the White House and to receive two stars on the Las Vegas Walk of Stars-one honoring the group and another honoring its founder.The band has also set attendance records and achieved major sold-out performances across Mexico, United States, Europe, Japan, and Canada. Recognized by cultural, academic, and governmental institutions, Banda El Recodo continues to elevate Mexican music on the global stage, solidifying its position as one of the foremost ambassadors of Mexican music and culture worldwide.