Deeply rooted in the Hispanic tradition of trÃo romántico, Los Panchos are one of the most influential Latin American music acts of all time. While theyâre mostly known for their boleros and romantic ballads, theyâve also tackled a wide array of genres like ranchera, guaracha, and son, among others. Their music also features extensive use of the requinto, a smaller version of the Spanish guitar. Some of their biggest hits include renditions of classic folk songs such as âPerfidia,â âBésame Mucho,â and âQuizás, Quizás, Quizás.â Formed in New York City in 1944 by José de Jesús âChuchoâ Navarro Moreno, Alfredo âEl Güeroâ Bojalil Gil, and Hernando âHerminioâ Avilés Negrón, they made their debut with a collection of rancheras titled Mexicantos (1945) and then collaborated with Alfredo Antoniniâs Viva America Orchestra on La Palma (1946). In 1951, Avilés left the group and was replaced by a revolving door of vocalists, including Raúl Shaw Moreno, Julio RodrÃguez Reyes, and Johnny Albino. Throughout the 60s and 70s, Los Panchos collaborated extensively with American vocalist Eydie Gormé, recording the hit albums Amor (1964), More Amor (1965), Blanca Navidad (1966), and Cuatro Vidas (1970). The group kept recording and performing during the following decades, even after Navarroâs death in 1993. Led by his son âChuchoâ Navarro Jr., Los Panchos continued to tour under the name Trio Los Panchos de Chucho Navarro Fundador.
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