Los Buitres, a band formed in Culiacan, rose to fame in the 2000s with their love songs and later gained notoriety for their hit 'No Tengas Miedo' intertwined with the violent backdrop of the War on Drugs in Mexico. Recently, the genre of narcocorridos has re-emerged in the cultural landscape, igniting controversy as musicians face government bans and restrictions, particularly after incidents like the Los Alegres del Barranco concert. This situation has prompted discussions around artistic freedom, violence, and governmental pressures, especially as the U.S. revokes visas for bands glorifying drug-related themes.
The revival of narcocorridos in Mexico, despite the bans, highlights the genre's controversial place in society amidst ongoing violence and changing artistic expression.
Eulogio Sosa's band, Los Buitres, exemplifies the struggle of artists in Sinaloa as they navigate the tensions between cultural expression and governmental restrictions on narcocorridos.
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