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Komando Norteño
Komando Norteño came up in the early 2000s from Sinaloa, Mexico, working in the narco-corrido style. Their song 'El Marro Afamado' became a hit, telling the...
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Komando Norteño came up in the early 2000s from Sinaloa, Mexico, working in the narco-corrido style. Their song 'El Marro Afamado' became a hit, telling the story of drug trafficker José Antonio Yépez Ortiz, known as El Marro. The track's direct lyrics about his life and death connected with listeners and gave the band national attention.
Their music drew criticism for how it handled violence and the drug trade, with some saying it glorified crime. Komando Norteño argued they were just reflecting the realities around them, treating the songs as a form of storytelling about their region. The band put out albums like 'El Marro Afamado' in 2004, followed by 'La Muerte del Marro' and others through 2008.
Alfredo Ríos, who goes by El Komander, sang lead. The group included José Luis Morales on accordion, Víctor Abundiz on bass, and José Manuel Gar.
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