Grupo Samuray - Mexican Music Band

Grupo Samuray is a Mexican music band from Guanajuato, Mexico. The band was formed by four talented musicians who share a passion for traditional Mexican folk, ranchera and cumbia music. Alejandro Avila (27), Hector Parra (28), José Antonio Ortega (29) and Cristian Avila (25) are the four members of Grupo Samuray. They started performing together in 2011 and since then they have been touring around Mexico and playing in festivals all over the country.

Grupo Samuray's Music

Grupo Samuray's music can be considered as a blend of ranchera and cumbia rhythms mixed with traditional Mexican melodies. Their songs are mostly about love, heartbreak, nostalgia and celebrations. Some of their most popular songs include “Viva la Fiesta”, “Mi Novia y Mi Pueblo” and “Una Vez Más”.

Collaborations

Grupo Samuray has collaborated with some of the most famous artists in Latin America such as Kumbia Kings, Natalia Lafourcade and Miguel Bosé. They have also been part of several compilations albums such as “Canciones del Alma” (2013) and “Rancheros del Sur” (2016).

Awards and Recognitions

Grupo Samuray has received several awards for their work over the years. In 2013 they were nominated for the Latin Grammy Awards in the category of Best Regional Mexican Album for their album “Viva la Fiesta”. They won two awards at the Premios de la Radio in 2014 in the categories of Best New Artist and Best Regional Mexican Album. Grupo Samuray has also been nominated for several other awards including the MTV Millennial Awards in 2015.