Mariachi los Camperos

History

Mariachi los Camperos de Nati Cano is a Grammy Award-winning Los Angeles-based mariachi ensemble which was formerly led by Natividad "Nati" Cano.[1]

In 1950, Nati Cano joined a mariachi band in the city of Mexicali, Baja California, as an arranger.[1] Cano was younger than any of the other members at the time.[1] The group later relocated to Los Angeles, California based out of a restaurant Nati founded as well, named "La Fonda de Los Camperos."[1] Cano renamed the band, Mariachi los Camperos, meaning Countrymen.[1]

The ensemble was one of four mariachis that collaborated on Linda Ronstadt’s 1987 milestone album, Canciones de Mi Padre.[1] They also appear on Ronstadt’s sequel album, Mas Canciones, which was released in 1992, and toured with the singer nationwide.[1]

Nati Cano died October 3, 2014 due to declining health, passing on the group to the current musical director, Jesus "Chuy" Guzman.[1]

Discography

¡Llegaron Los Camperos! was nominated for the 2006 Grammy Award for Best Mexican/Mexican-American Album.

2008 Grammy Award for Best Regional Mexican Album.

Amor, Dolor y Lagrimas: Música Ranchera was nominated for the 2008 Grammy Award for Best Regional Mexican Album.

Tradición, Arte y Pasión: Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano is currently nominated for the 2015 Grammy Award for Best Regional Mexican Album.

They were also featured on Smithsonian Folkways' Raíces Latinas: Smithsonian Folkways Latino Roots Collection in 2002.

They shared a 2005 Best Musical Album for Children Grammy for cellabration!, A tribute to Ella Jenkins.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Colker, David (2014-10-04). "Musician Nati Cano dies at 81; leader of Mariachi los Camperos". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2014-10-25.

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