Los Alegres del Barranco

The history of Los Alegres del Barranco

Los Alegres del Barranco is a Mexican regional norteño group founded in 2005. Comprised of Armando Moreno (Vocals and Bajo Sexto), José Moreno (Accordion and Vocals), José Carlos Moreno (Bass), and Cristóbal Reyes (Drums), the group quickly gained recognition with their hit songs “El Panal” and “Hasta Naranjas Vendía”, and in 2008 released their first album, “Morenita De Ojos Negros”. They went on to release successful albums “Con Tololoche” (2010), “Corridos Pa’ La Clika” (2010), and “Me Dan Celos” (2015), and in 2018 released “Yo Te Advertí”. Today, they are one of the most internationally successful norteño groups. Some of their most notable songs include “El 701”, “El Encierro de Joaquín”, “El Costal Lleno de Piedras”, and “La Gente del Chapo”.

Beginnings

Hailing from Badiraguato, Sinaloa, Armando, José, José Carlos, and Cristóbal left their hometown in search of a better future in the city of Culiacán. It was in 2005 that a family friend gifted them their first instruments and they began their careers playing at a quinceañera party. After this, they became known in various events and parties and over time gained recognition thanks to their hit songs, such as “El Panal” and “Hasta Naranjas Vendía” or “El Chabalon”.

Los Alegres del Barranco’s musical journey

The group released their first album, “Morenita De Ojos Negros”, to great success in 2008. The following year, they released “Corridos Pa` La Clika Pesada”, with songs such as “Mi Rancho Jesús María” and “El Mojojojo”, and in 2010, they released “Con Tololoche”, “La Amanecida”, “Corridos Pa’ La Clika”, and “Amigos De Mi Barreada”. These works included some of the group’s most representative hits such as “La Gente del Chapo”, “El 701”, “Los Amores del comandante”, “Que metida de Pata”, and “El Encuentro”.

Initially known only locally, the group eventually gained recognition both within Mexico and beyond. In 2011, they released “De Parranda Con Los Alegres”, an album that included the successful songs “El Fantasma” and “Las Naranjas”. This was followed by “El Costal Lleno de Piedras” (2012), “El Terror” (2013), and “Me Dan Celos” (2015), and later by “Mi Luna, Mi Estrella” (2016), “Las Angustias” (2017), and “Yo Te Advertí” (2018).

Notable songs from these albums include “Trabajador y Empresario”, “El Terror”, “El capo de los Capos” (Chapo Guzmán), “Corazón Duro”, “El Encierro de Joaquín”, and “Los del Ancla”.

After “Yo Te Advertí” (2018), the group returned with “Jalando La Banda,” “Corridos de Historia Con Banda,” and “Corridos y Parranda Con La Banda,” all released in 2019. In 2020, the group released two albums: “Cruzando Fronteras” with 11 songs, and “Puras Viejitas pa’ Pistear” with 12 songs. “La Piedra,” “Qué Sacrificio,” and “Doble R” are some of their most recent hits.