Luis R. Conriquez

Luis R. Conriquez is a songwriter, singer, and recording artist from Sonora, Mexico. A writer and performer of modern corridos and bandas, he recorded more than 100 songs between 2018 and 2021, spread over ten albums and a dozen singles. Signed to Kartel Music, he issued his debut album, 2018’s Mis Incios, which included “Mi Apodo El 50” backed by banda guests Los Minis de Caborca, as well as “Mi Clave El Sobrino” and “Los Bullz de Angelina.”

In 2019, he issued three albums: Poco Peros Locos, Aqui Seguimos de Pie, and the breakthrough Corridos, Vol. 2. Recorded in the studio, the latter included 20 original songs that careened across the tradition while showcasing his canny ability to compose in a modern idiom for unique instrumentation such as dueling lead guitars and fretless bass.