Which Legendary Norteno Band Was the First to Sing in Spanish at the American Music Awards?

There are lots of historical tidbits about singing in the Spanish language such as when the first norteno band sang in Spanish at the American Music Awards. 

The band that was famous for singing in Spanish at the American Music Awards for the first time was none other than the band Los Tigres del Norte from San Jose, California. 

This was very special because it was regional Mexican music being featured at an awards show in the United States.  This event was a landmark event in history because it helped to make music by Mexican artists more prevalent in society.

Here's a little information about their influence, style, and music:

Meaning of the Name Los Tigres del Norte

• Their band name Los Tigres del Norte is Spanish for The Tigers from the North. 
• The band members are from San Jose, California a city to the north of  Mexico, where the national language is Spanish. 

Band Members

The group itself is made of Mexican musicians, many of whom are related. 

• Jorge Hernandez sings and plays accordion and is the group’s director. 
• Hernan Hernandez also sings, and he plays the electric bass for the band. 
• Eduardo Hernandez plays the six-string bass guitar, the accordion, and saxophone – and he of course sings in the band as well. 
• Luis Hernandez sings and also plays the six-string bass guitar.
• Oscar Lara plays the drums.

Awards and Recognition of Los Tigres del Norte

This band has won multiple Grammy Awards for their regional music styles, which use colorful guitar, bass, and vocal stylings.  They like to share real life stories and events through their music, so that they are more powerful experiences for the audience.

This band signed their first deal in 1980 and they have been popular, in and out of the biggest fashion trends, ever since.

If you have ever considered which were the bands that had the biggest impact on the Latin American Community, Los Tigres del Norte is within the top influencers without a doubt.  They have won many Grammys (as well as other awards) for their musical work – although their American Music Awards performance was important in its own right.

Los Tigres del Norte is a band that has found it’s own success in many varied forms.