Lorenzo De Monteclaro

About

Hailing from Cuencamé de Ceniceros, Durango, Lorenzo de Monteclaro is a distinguished figure in regional Mexican music. Beginning his musical journey in the late 1950s on XEDN radio during the "Aficionados de los Ejidos" contest in Torreón, Coahuila, he swiftly rose to prominence. Known primarily for his contributions to the norteño-sax subgenre, Lorenzo has also ventured into banda and mariachi music. With over 90 albums and nearly 50 films under his belt, his legacy spans almost five decades. Notably, his youngest son, Ricardo de Monteclaro, displays his drumming prowess as part of his father's band.