K-Paz de la Sierra
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K-Paz de la Sierra is a Duranguense
band that was formed in Chicago, Illinois by Mexican
natives. The group was formed on Christmas Eve
of 2002 by some departing members of Montez de Durango. The company Procan(DISA)Records gave them the opportunity. K-paz De La Sierra was well known in the U.S. in the first two months. Within the first three hours that their first CD came out 35,000 copies were sold in Chicago. They debuted in 2003 with the first CD titled Arrasando Con Fuego
and the lead single Jambalaya
. Some of their biggest hits are "Un Buen Perdedor" "Mi Credo," "Volveré
," "Con Olor A Hierba," "Pero Te Vas A Arrepentir," "Procuro Olvidarte
" and "Y Aquí Estoy."
, four original members: Jair Loredo, Oscar Cepeda, Simon Valtierrez, and Jose Luis Corral, left to form La Autoridad De La Sierra. Jair Loredo returned to the group in 2007.
, which stands for "Aca Siete", meaning seven ex members here, and the seven members remaining in the band.
because of constant fighting with Juan Gomez and Miguel Galindo.
, Michoacán
. The two businessmen were released, but Gómez was found dead on December 3. He was found with signs of torture and was recognized by the tattoo that he had. He had many bruises and burns that could have been caused by a cigarette. Sergio Gomez was strangled to death. According to friend Jose Manuel Zamacona, Gómez had been warned not to perform in Michoacan. Sergio Gomez's father told the Chicago Tribune that the body would reach his hometown of Indiana. His last farewells were given there. Following Gómez's death, his brother Juan took over as the leader of the group. The killing of northern musicians of the genre has become very common in Mexico in the last few years. This is because many of them are actually sponsored by the heads of the drug cartels and they have to abide by certain rules throughout their careers.
On December 6, 2007 Gómez, as well as another murdered Mexican musician, Valentín Elizalde
, were posthumously nominated for the Grammy Awards.
On January 29, 2008, K-Paz introduced a new lead vocalist, Miguel Galindo.
" is to be released February 15, 2011. It features the already released single "Ni Se Te Ocurra" which is a duet with the deceased "Sergio Vega
" who was murdered a few days after the song was recorded.
Duranguense
Duranguense is a genre of Mexican music. It is popular among the Mexican-American community in the United States. Duranguense is closely related to the Mexican styles of banda and norteño. The main instruments, which are held over from banda, are the saxophone, trombone, and bass drum...
band that was formed in Chicago, Illinois by Mexican
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
natives. The group was formed on Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve refers to the evening or entire day preceding Christmas Day, a widely celebrated festival commemorating the birth of Jesus of Nazareth that takes place on December 25...
of 2002 by some departing members of Montez de Durango. The company Procan(DISA)Records gave them the opportunity. K-paz De La Sierra was well known in the U.S. in the first two months. Within the first three hours that their first CD came out 35,000 copies were sold in Chicago. They debuted in 2003 with the first CD titled Arrasando Con Fuego
Arrasando Con Fuego
Arrasando Con Fuego is the first mainstream studio album from the Duranguense group K-Paz de la Sierra.-Track listing:# Con Olor A Hierba# Jambalaya# Imposible Olvidarte# Anillo Grabado# El Domingo Se Casa# La Lupe# Los Ojos De Pancha...
and the lead single Jambalaya
Jambalaya
Jambalaya is a Louisiana Creole dish of Spanish and French influence. -Jambalaya varieties:Jambalaya is traditionally made in three parts, with meats and vegetables, and is completed by adding stock and rice. It is also a close cousin to the saffron colored paella found in Spanish culture...
. Some of their biggest hits are "Un Buen Perdedor" "Mi Credo," "Volveré
Volveré
Previously sung by Diego Verdaguer. It was the first single off the album Pensando En Ti of K-Paz de la Sierra. It remains their biggest hit to date on Billboard's Hot Latin Tracks chart, where it peaked at #6 in 2004....
," "Con Olor A Hierba," "Pero Te Vas A Arrepentir," "Procuro Olvidarte
Procuro Olvidarte
"Procuro olvidarte" is the name of the song that was the first international hit of the Nicaraguan singer and composer Hernaldo Zúñiga, the song was composed by Manuel Alejandro and Ana Magdalena, as the interpreter recognizes "based on a loving episode that I lived in thoses days", and because of...
" and "Y Aquí Estoy."
Band members
- Jair Loredo - Drummer and Leader
- Sergio Caballero - Keyboard and Director
- Jesus "Chuy" Morales - Lead Singer
- Luis Guadarrama - Second Singer
- Gabriel Guadarrama - Keyboard and Saxophone
- Jorge Garduño - Electric Tuba
- Max Perea - Tambora
La Autoridad de la Sierra
In October 2004, following their second album, Pensando En TiPensando En Ti
Pensado En Ti is the second studio album from the Duranguense group K-Paz de la Sierra. it also had a bonus DVD.-Track listing:#Volveré#La Pajarera#Mi Princesa Y Tu Rey#La Vecinita#Bailando En El Rancho#Si Tu Te Fueras De Mi#Amor No Me Ignores...
, four original members: Jair Loredo, Oscar Cepeda, Simon Valtierrez, and Jose Luis Corral, left to form La Autoridad De La Sierra. Jair Loredo returned to the group in 2007.
AK-7
On May 28, 2007, following ongoing disputes with former lead singer Sergio Gómez, seven long-time members of the group left to form AK-7AK-7
AK-7 , also known as "The Musical Phenomenon", is a Mexican band formed in 2007. They released their first album with ten songs, three of them unpublished and a bonus track.-History:...
, which stands for "Aca Siete", meaning seven ex members here, and the seven members remaining in the band.
Majestad de la Sierra
Eight months after Sergio Gómez's death, second vocalist Humberto Durán, Luis Diaz and 3 other members left the group to create Majestad de la SierraMajestad de la Sierra
Majestad de la Sierra is a Duranguense band that was formed in Mexico by former band member from K-Paz de la Sierra Beto Durán and Luis Diaz.-Splitting Up:...
because of constant fighting with Juan Gomez and Miguel Galindo.
Death of Sergio Gómez
On December 2, 2007, lead singer Sergio Gómez and two businessmen were kidnapped as they were leaving a dance hall in MoreliaMorelia
Morelia is a city and municipality in the north central part of the state of Michoacán in central Mexico. The city is in the Guayangareo Valley and is the capital of the state. The main pre-Hispanic cultures here were the P'urhépecha and the Matlatzinca, but no major cities were founded in the...
, Michoacán
Michoacán
Michoacán officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Michoacán de Ocampo is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 113 municipalities and its capital city is Morelia...
. The two businessmen were released, but Gómez was found dead on December 3. He was found with signs of torture and was recognized by the tattoo that he had. He had many bruises and burns that could have been caused by a cigarette. Sergio Gomez was strangled to death. According to friend Jose Manuel Zamacona, Gómez had been warned not to perform in Michoacan. Sergio Gomez's father told the Chicago Tribune that the body would reach his hometown of Indiana. His last farewells were given there. Following Gómez's death, his brother Juan took over as the leader of the group. The killing of northern musicians of the genre has become very common in Mexico in the last few years. This is because many of them are actually sponsored by the heads of the drug cartels and they have to abide by certain rules throughout their careers.
On December 6, 2007 Gómez, as well as another murdered Mexican musician, Valentín Elizalde
Valentín Elizalde
Valentín Elizalde Valencia was a Mexican banda music singer gunned down in an ambush. Known by the nickname "El Gallo de Oro" , his biggest Banda hits included "Vete Ya," "Ebrio de Amor", " Vete Con Él", "Vuelve Cariñito", "Como Me Duele", "Vencedor", " Mi Virgencita", and "Soy Así"...
, were posthumously nominated for the Grammy Awards.
On January 29, 2008, K-Paz introduced a new lead vocalist, Miguel Galindo.
New Album
The new album "Para Toda La VidaPara Toda La Vida
"Para Toda La Vida" is the first official single to be released from El Sueño De Morfeo's 2007 studio album, "Nos vemos en el camino". The single was premiered on March 10 in Los40 radio Spain. On March 24 debuted at #34 on Los40.-Music video:...
" is to be released February 15, 2011. It features the already released single "Ni Se Te Ocurra" which is a duet with the deceased "Sergio Vega
Sergio Vega
José Sergio Vega Cuamea , better known by his stage name "El Shaka", was a Mexican banda singer. He was born in Ejido Hornos, Sonora, located near Ciudad Obregón in Mexico. On 26 June 2010, he was killed by gunfire in the Mexican state of Sinaloa after a car chase...
" who was murdered a few days after the song was recorded.
Albums
- 2003: Arrasando Con FuegoArrasando Con FuegoArrasando Con Fuego is the first mainstream studio album from the Duranguense group K-Paz de la Sierra.-Track listing:# Con Olor A Hierba# Jambalaya# Imposible Olvidarte# Anillo Grabado# El Domingo Se Casa# La Lupe# Los Ojos De Pancha...
- 2004: Pensando En TiPensando En TiPensado En Ti is the second studio album from the Duranguense group K-Paz de la Sierra. it also had a bonus DVD.-Track listing:#Volveré#La Pajarera#Mi Princesa Y Tu Rey#La Vecinita#Bailando En El Rancho#Si Tu Te Fueras De Mi#Amor No Me Ignores...
- 2005: Mas Capaces que NuncaMás Capaces que NuncaMas Capaces Que Nunca is the third studio album from the Duranguense group K-Paz de la Sierra.-Track listing:# Pero Te Vas A Arrepentir [a dúo con José Manuel Zamacona]# Silueta De Cristal# Mi Ultima Parranda# El Pasadiscos# Oh! Carol# Un Caballero...
- 2006: Conquistando CorazonesConquistando CorazonesConquistando Corazones is the fourth studio album from the Duranguense group K-Paz de la Sierra.-Track listing:# "Procuro olvidarte" # "No te apartes de mí"# "La puerta de Alcalá"# "Amor mío"# "Charola de plata"...
- 2007: Capaz de Todo Por TíCapaz de Todo Por Tí-Chart performance:...
- 2009: Como Un TatuajeComo Un TatuajeComo Un Tatuaje is the title of a studio album by K-Paz de la Sierra. It was released on June 2, 2009.-Track listing:#Alguién Como Tú#Como Un Tatuaje#No Tiene Nombre#Adoro#Discúlpame#Quisiera Ser Un Idiota#Te Quedarás Conmigo#Me Duele Estar Solo...
- 2011: Para Toda La VidaPara Toda La Vida"Para Toda La Vida" is the first official single to be released from El Sueño De Morfeo's 2007 studio album, "Nos vemos en el camino". The single was premiered on March 10 in Los40 radio Spain. On March 24 debuted at #34 on Los40.-Music video:...
- 2011: Duetos Con Grupos
Compilations
- 2004: 20 Éxitos Con La Fuerza Duranguense
- 2008: Una Historia
- 2009: Con Banda