Mariachi los Camperos


los Camperos de Nati Cano is a Grammy Award-winning Los Angeles-based mariachi ensemble which was formerly led by Natividad "Nati" Cano.

History

In 1950, Nati Cano joined a mariachi band in the city of Mexicali, Baja California, as an arranger. Cano was younger than any of the other members at the time. The group later relocated to Los Angeles, California based out of a restaurant Nati founded as well, named "La Fonda de Los Camperos." Cano renamed the band, Mariachi los Camperos, meaning Countrymen.
The ensemble was one of four mariachis that collaborated on Linda Ronstadt’s 1987 milestone album, Canciones de Mi Padre. They also appear on Ronstadt’s sequel album, Mas Canciones, which was released in 1992, and toured with the singer nationwide.

Members

Nati Cano died October 3, 2014 due to declining health, passing on the group to the current musical director, Jesus "Chuy" Guzman.
Cuco Del Cid died in January 2018.
Former Member Martin C. Padilla from El Paso,Texas, also died in January 2019.

Discography

¡Llegaron Los Camperos! was nominated for the 2006 Grammy Award for Best Mexican/Mexican-American Album.
2008 Grammy Award for Best Regional Mexican Album.
Amor, Dolor y Lagrimas: Música Ranchera was nominated for the 2008 Grammy Award for Best Regional Mexican Album.
Tradición, Arte y Pasión: Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano was nominated for the 2015 Grammy Award for Best Regional Mexican Album.
De Ayer Para Siempre is nominated for the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Regional Mexican Music Album.
They were also featured on Smithsonian Folkways' Raíces Latinas: Smithsonian Folkways Latino Roots Collection in 2002.
They shared a 2005 Best Musical Album for Children Grammy for cellabration!, A tribute to Ella Jenkins.