Banda Brava

The group known as Banda Brava is made up of several members, a changeable lineup it seems, that might hold nine members at times and a few more at others. The band's performances are similar to those of Latin style groups like Banda Cuxpala, Los Baron de Apodaca, Banda Movil, Charanda Band, Los Cardenales de Nuevo Leon, and Banda Arkangel. Banda Brava completed a debut album, Cumbia O.K., in 1990. Mostly, the group has recorded under the Balboa Records label, finishing nearly a dozen albums in as many years. Banda Brava have also made a couple of compilation albums and a video. Some of the tunes fans will find on the group's recordings are "La Sirenita," "Enamorado de Ti," "Mataron A Un Federal," "No Quiero Despedida," "La Razon Es Que Te Quiero," and "Te Vi Llorando." ~ Charlotte Dillon