{
  "id": 8071094,
  "title": "Banda El Recodo Kicks Off Its 10th European Tour to ‘Celebrate the Legacy’ of Its Founder",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/banda-el-recodo-kicks-off-its-10th-european-tour-to-celebrate-the",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T18:16:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/banda-el-recodo-european-tour-90-aniversary-1236342580/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "After almost a year of its 90th anniversary, Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizárraga has launched its 10th European tour. The journey starts on September 18th in Rome, with subsequent stops in Dublin, London, Madrid, and Amsterdam, concluding in Zurich on October 1st. Founder Alfonso \"Poncho\" Lizárraga explained to Billboard Español that his father, Don Cruz Lizárraga, had promised banda music would reach all continents, a promise which has already been fulfilled since the group's first transatlantic trip in 1995. The band’s return to Amsterdam is particularly important, as many people were left out during their previous visit in 2023. The tribute to their founder's legacy is a recurring theme for the group, who chose to begin their European tour in Europe to share their pride in Mexican music. Originating as an instrumental wind band in El Recodo, Sinaloa, Banda El Recodo has been the favored accompaniment to major stars of Mexican cinema and music such as Lola Beltrán and Juan Gabriel. It was in the early '90s that vocals were introduced, marking a new era for the genre and establishing the band as a fundamental part of traditional regional Mexican music. With 21 No. 1 hits on the Regional Mexican Airplay chart, 56 entries on the Hot Latin Songs, and two on the Billboard 200, the Grammy Museum exhibition of the band's history opened on August 5th and will remain open until December 31st. Lizárraga expressed his pride and responsibility in representing the culture of Mexico through their music.",
  "summary": "The Sinaloan band, which is nearing its 90th anniversary, is also currently the subject of a Grammy Museum exhibit.",
  "key_points": [
    "Banda El Recodo embarks on 10th European tour to celebrate founder's legacy",
    "Tour begins September 18 in Rome, ends October 1 in Zurich",
    "Amsterdam stop emphasizes inclusivity after 2023 exclusion"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}