Ramón Ayala and Banda Machos

Accordion virtuoso Ramón Ayala, born to musician Ramón Covarrubias, formed Relampagos del Norte with Cornelio Reyna, later leading Los Bravos del Norte. Known for hits like "Ya No Llores," he has released over 60 albums, excelling in norteño with love songs, rancheras, and corridos.

Banda Machos, from Jalisco, Mexico, are renowned for pioneering the la quebradita style by blending banda, ranchera, and cumbia. Known for hits like "ZapaMambo," they won a Lo Nuestro Award in 1993 and a Grammy nomination in 2006. With collaborations including Juan Gabriel and Joan Sebastian, their music resonates internationally, topping charts with singles like "Cuatro Meses" and "El Sonidito (Ruidito)." They expertly embraced digital media, achieving massive YouTube views, while selling out concerts globally.