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United States Montéz De Durango, a Chicago-based Duranguense band, is a notable musical act recognized across the United States, Mexico, and Central America, bringing their distinct sound to a wide audience.
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Request A ShowFord partnered with Montéz de Durango, recognizing them as Chicago artists and founders of the duranguense style of Regional Mexican music.
Montéz de Durango leader Jose Luis Terrazas signed an agreement with Orjuela Entertainment president Edgar Orjuela.
BMI signed Jose Luis Terrazas, the producer, songwriter, and creator of the pasito Duranguense movement, reflecting his impact on the music industry.
Grupo Montéz de Durango was founded in 1996 by José Luis Terrazas in Chicago, Illinois. Terrazas, a native of Durango, Mexico, developed his musical skills as a percussionist in his high school marching band. Observing the popularity of traditional Mexican banda groups in Chicago, he established his own seven-member ensemble. The group quickly gained traction in local dance halls, performing a faster-paced polka-ranchera mix that became synonymous with the “El Pasito Duranguense” dance style. This early success established their identity as pioneers of the duranguense sound.
The band’s career progressed with the release of initial albums through Terrazas Records, a label founded by José Luis Terrazas. After a brief period with a major label, they signed with a Mexican independent label, releasing “El Sube y Baja” in 2002. This was followed by “De Durango a Chicago” in 2003, which reached No. 2 on the Top Latin Albums chart, marking a significant milestone. They continued to release music, including the live album “En Vivo Desde Chicago” (2004) and “Y Sigue La Mata Dando” (2005). In 2006, despite a split with several members forming Los Creadorez del Pasito Duranguense de Alfredo Ramírez, Montéz de Durango regrouped and released “Borrón y Cuenta Nueva,” which earned a Billboard Award for Album Of the Year in 2007.
Montéz de Durango maintained a consistent output of music and toured extensively. In 2010, they released “Con Estilo… Chicago Style,” which debuted at No. 1 on the charts, accompanied by the Mi Necesidad Tour. Their 2012 album, “MMXII,” featured the hit “Descuide” and included a music video for “He Renunciado a Ti” with a guest appearance by José José. The band continued to self-release projects, such as the 2014 compilation “Montéz de Durango: Presenta” through Terrazas’ Cruz de Piedra label, and “De Vuelta a La Sierra” in 2016, an album intended to reflect their musical roots. Recent albums include “Sin Cambiar el Estilo” (2017) and “Arriba La Sierra” (2018), showcasing their enduring presence in the regional Mexican music scene.
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