Yilda Banchon formed in 2001 as a musical collective from Mexico. The group included Rodrigo Banchon on vocals and guitar, Liliana Banchon on vocals and jarocho harp, and Fernando Banchon on drums and percussion. Their debut single "Vainilla" came out in 2003, a ballad that gained attention for its melodic approach to themes of love and memory.
Their music drew from traditional Mexican rhythms while incorporating contemporary elements, a combination that sometimes drew criticism from folk music purists. The band maintained this direction across several albums, including Sol de Medianoche in 2006 and El Olor de la Lluvia in 2009.
Yilda Banchon released Cantos de un Pueblo in 2012 and Dejando Huellas in 2015, continuing to work within their established style. The group's recordings feature the interplay between Rodrigo's guitar work and Liliana's harp playing, with Fernando's percussion providing rhythmic foundation.
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