Grupo Maximo Grado

Maximo Grado are a regional Mexican group from Culiacan, Sinaloa. They play danceable corridos almost exclusively -- with a few choice rancheras in the mix. Audiences often know every word to their songs and readily sing along -- something the band actively encourages. They came together in 2011 behind frontman Cristian Felix. The personnel also includes the innovative accordionist Alexis Valenzuela (who also sings backup), Adrian Martinez on bajo sexto, drummer Jesus Romero, electric bassist Christian Sanchez (who also functions as a second lead vocalist), and percussionist ...