Biography: Grupo Cigarra, Grupo Control, Grupo de Capoeira Angola Pelourinho, Grupo Exterminador, Grupo Fantasma, Grupo Gale, Grupo Ladrón, Grupo Límite, Grupo Manía, Grupo Maniel,

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Grupo Cigarra Biography, Photos, Pictures

Vocal/instrumental folk group from Colombia Cigarra was formed in 1986 by seven experienced musicians who wanted to combine their knowledge and skills Grupo Cigarra debuted in October that same year while participating in a folkloric local event known as Peña

Grupo Control Biography, Photos, Pictures

Formed in the small town of Control in the late ’90s by ex-Duendes de Control Sergio and José Guadalupe Degollado, Mexican Grupo Control made its debut with the release of Cumbias Sin Control in 1999

Grupo de Capoeira Angola Pelourinho Biography, Photos, Pictures

A Brazilian group which uses Capoeira Angola — a warrior’s game steeped in music and dance traditions — as a vehicle for sociopolitical reform and the preservation of Afro-Brazilian culture

Grupo Exterminador Biography, Photos, Pictures

Formerly known as los Hermanos Corona, Mexican Grupo Exterminador made their debut in 1992, getting a record deal soon after The band’s debut album, Me Gusta Ponerle Al Polvo, was released by Fonovisa in 1995, including the hit single “El Meneito

Grupo Fantasma Biography, Photos, Pictures

Austin-based Latin funk jam band Grupo Fantasma formed in 2000, and quickly established a reputation for their high-energy live shows Comprised of musicians hailing from all over Latin America, Fantasma’s players were brought together by Austin’s bustling music scene, finding in each other a hunger and drive to create something truly unique

Grupo Gale is a self-described “Columbian Orchestra,” that currently includes up to nine members (directed by Diego Gale, and spotlights a total of three lead singers — Diego Javier Gonzales, Carlos Llamosa, and Charly Towers)

Grupo Ladrón Biography, Photos, Pictures

Riding to fame by staying close to the pop side of onda grupera, Ladrón (in English, Thief) has found itself admired throughout central Mexico and the Midwestern US, while ironically keeping a low profile in its native Monterrey, where norteño reigns supreme

Grupo Límite Biography, Photos, Pictures

The Monterrey-based Tejano sextet Grupo Limite was led by singer Alicia Villarreal; debuting in 1996 with the LP Por Puro Amor, they became an overnight sensation, selling over a million copies of the album on the strength of the chart-topping hits “Vete,” “Quiero” and “Te Aprovechas

One of the premier merengue acts of the 1990s, Grupo Manía rode the top of the charts during the style’s mid-’90s heyday, and even though their star power dimmed steadily over the years, they continued recording albums for their core fan base and were regularly nominated for Latin Grammys