Who Is Banda Maguey?

Banda Maguey is a Mexican musical group that plays traditional Mexican music styles such as Huapango and Sierreño. Based in Mexico City, the band was formed in 2000 by vocalist and accordionist Miguel Ángel López. The band has released seven studio albums to date, with their latest album being 2017’s “Somos lo que nos vemos”. Their songs have been featured in movies such as “Y tu mamá también” (2001) and “La vida es una canción” (2005).

Early Years and Breakthrough

The band’s first album was released in 2002, with the single “El Corrido de los Pastores” becoming a hit in Mexico. In 2003, Banda Maguey released their second album “De Corazón a Corazón” with the single “El Tesoro de La Vida” again becoming a hit. The album was certified gold in Mexico. In 2004, they released their third album “En Vivo desde el Palacio de los Deportes” which contained live recordings of their concerts in Mexico City.

Recent Projects

Since 2005, Banda Maguey has released four more albums and toured extensively throughout Latin America. In 2017, they released their seventh album “Somos lo que nos vemos” which contained ten new songs. The band has also been featured on two tribute albums dedicated to the late Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel. Banda Maguey continues to tour and record new music for their loyal fanbase around the world.

Awards and Recognition

Banda Maguey has won numerous awards throughout their career including two Latin Grammy Awards for Best Regional Mexican Album for their albums “Por Siempre Tuyo” (2007) and “Somos lo que nos vemos” (2017). They have also been nominated for several Premios Lo Nuestro awards and have performed at numerous music festivals around the world.}