Los Rieleros del Norte

San Antonio's Los Rieleros del Norte are -- along with Los Tigres del Norte, Los Huracanes del Norte, and Conjunto Primavera -- among norteño music's "Big Four." Ever since issuing their debut album Leonel Garcia in 1982, Los Rieleros del Norte have influenced the direction of the genre. While their writing and playing are steeped in tradition, their instrumentation isn't; alongside the rhythm instruments (bajo sexto, drum kit, and electric bass), the saxophone has often been used as the chief melodic instrument under the vocals. Adding accordion to the mix, Los Rieleros del N...