Zona Rica came together in Monterrey, Mexico, with five musicians: Adrián Barba on vocals, Juan Manuel Garcia on guitar, Oscar Nevarez on bass, Mauricio Arriaga on drums, and Rafael Garza on keyboards. Their first album came out in 2002, and it included the song "Almohada," which became their most recognizable track.
They put out three more albums over the next decade: "Desierto" in 2005, "Alma" in 2008, and "Mientras Tanto" in 2012. Their music often worked with themes of heartbreak and loss, heard in songs like "Con Todos Menos Conmigo" and "Aunque No Sea Conmigo." The band's sound mixed pop and rock with some traditional Mexican elements.
Early on, they had trouble getting attention outside Monterrey. Some listeners found their lyrics too melancholic. But "Almohada" connected with people, and it remains the song they're best known for.
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