Los Tigres del Norte is a norteño-band ensemble based out of San Jose, California with origins in Rosa Morada, a sindicatura in Mocorito, Sinaloa, Mexico. They began their recording career in the early ‘70s and has amassed widespread acclaim since then. Their breakthrough hit was in 1972 with the corrido titled “Contrabando y Traición”. Los Tigres adopted an electric style, trading in their traditional acoustic sound for one incorporating bass, drums, and electric guitar. The group also adopted a modern approach to songwriting, emphasizing contemporary social themes common to Mexican-Americans.
