El Poder del Norte (The Power of the North) is a Mexican norteño band which was formed in 1987 in Monterrey Nuevo León. It was formed by brothers Arturo Buenrostro, the accordionist, and Martin Buenrostro, the drummer. Both write songs for the group. They were originally known as Los Pioneros del Norte. They use an electronic drum for their cumbias.
History
In 1990, Los Pioneros recorded their first album La Suburban de la muerte for Metro Casa Musical (now Peerless-MCM, a division of Warner Music Latina). A year later, they recorded "Cuando Llegaste Tu" and singles such as "El Radio" and "Que Se Vayan Al Diablo".
In 1993, the group, now adopting the name "El Poder Del Norte", signed with Discos Sabinas (Disa), their current record label. They recorded Mi decision, and their first video of the song "Como te extraño."
In 1994, they recorded Como llama with the hits "Como llama", "En tu sonrisa" and "Enamorada".
They have recorded a number of other albums, through 2011.
Discography
- 1989: "El Poder de la Banda" (As Los Pioneros)
- 1990: "La Suburban de la muerte" (As Los Pioneros)
- 1991: "Cuando Llegaste Tú" (As Los Pioneros)
- 1992: "Buena Onda" (As Los Pioneros)
- 1993: "Mi decision"
- 1994: "Como llama"
- 1995: "El Autentiko y Unico"
- 1997: "Aqui estan...!"
- 1998: "15 Poderosos Corridos"
- 1998: "Con Ganas de Ti"
- 2000: "A ellas"
- 2001: "El Autentiko y Unico En Vivo" (First Live Album)
- 2002: "Imagínate sin ellos"
- 2003: "La Decada"
- 2005: "Ranchero"
- 2005: "El Gigante de la musica norteña"
- 2006: "13 Años de Exitos En Vivo" (Second Live Album)
- 2007: "Por siempre"
- 2008: "XV"