Banda Cuisillos

Known for their romantic brand of Mexican music and their flashy costumes, Banda Cuisillos are a banda group from Tala, Jalisco. Formed by clarinetist Arturo Macías in 1987, the band consisted of several of his friends who were still in their early 20s. Even though they made their debut in 1989 with the LP Tengo Mi Novia en Cuisillos, it wouldn't be until 1993 that they scored their first big hit with the single "El Perro Aguayo," included in the album of the same name. Following the success of singles like "Las Mil y Una Noches" (1994) and "Déjame Entrar" (1995), Banda Cuisillos earned their first gold record with 1996's Cómo Sufro. During this time, they began wearing their trademark Native American outfits and lead vocalist Ramiro Cuarenta was replaced by Bruno "Voz de Trueno" de Jesús. In the years that followed, Banda Cuisillos became famous for their romantic ballads and incorporated new elements into their sound as their lineup continued to change. Subsequent releases such as Te Amo (1997), Acuérdate de Mí (1998), A Veces Lloro (1999), Hasta la Eternidad (2000), and Puras Rancheras (2001) had great repercussions in both the US and Mexico, and the latter even received a nomination to the Latin Grammys. In 2007, Banda Cuisillos had a surge in popularity after the Espinoza Paz-penned title track from their 21st album Mil Heridas became a massive hit in Mexico. Other popular albums from that time include Vive y Déjame Vivir (2008) and Vientos de Cambio (2009). In 2017, the band suffered the loss of vocalist Ernesto Ruiz, who was murdered during a home invasion.