Conjunto Primavera

Conjunto Primavera was founded on March 1, 1978, in Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico, by saxophonist Juan Dominguez. For several years, the group performed locally before securing a contract with Joey Records, an independent label in San Antonio, Texas, in 1980. During this period with Joey Records, Conjunto Primavera recorded notable covers including “La Sirenita,” “Paloma Querida,” and “Noches Eternas,” alongside fan favorites such as “Borracho Y Loco” and “10 Kilometros.” The band started incorporating romantic ballads featuring saxophone and electric keyboard into their sound in the mid-1980s, a style that became characteristic of the group. A significant change occurred in 1988 when lead singer Nacho Galindo departed, leading to Tony Melendez, then 18 years old, assuming the role of lead vocalist, which influenced a new direction for the band’s musical style.

In 1993, Conjunto Primavera signed with AFG Sigma Records, marking a turning point with the release of their album “Me Nortie,” which achieved considerable success. Following this breakthrough, AFG Sigma Records was acquired by Fonovisa, a major Mexican record label. Under Fonovisa, beginning in 1996, Conjunto Primavera released multiple gold-selling albums. Their work has garnered several Latin Grammy nominations and awards, including the Latin Grammy Best Norteño Album award in 2014 for “Amor Amor.” The group’s ballad “Hoy Como Ayer” achieved crossover success, topping the Hot Latin Songs chart and earning a Billboard Latin Music Award, demonstrating their broad appeal beyond regional music boundaries.

Conjunto Primavera was honored with the Billboard Latin Music Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008 in recognition of their significant contributions to regional Mexican music over three decades. Frontman Tony Meléndez also served as an elected representative for the state of Chihuahua for three years, balancing his responsibilities with the band’s activities. The band continues to release new music, with recent singles like “Últimamente” (2025) and “Amor Traicionero” (2024), maintaining their presence in the music industry.