6. Of Fame And Narcos

About this episode

This episode explores Chalino Sánchez's rise to fame following a shooting and the connection between corridos and organized crime.

Chalino survives the Coachella shooting and his fame grows rapidly in northern Mexico and in the United States. For many, the shooting was proof that Chalino wasn't just a guy who sings about drug traffickers, but a badass outlaw himself. However, fame is a dangerous thing when your head has a price. In this episode we explore the delicate relationship between corridos and organized crime. Nieves de Enero, performed by Chalino Sánchez and Los Amables del Norte, appear in this episode courtesy of Craft Recordings/Concord. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics covered

• fame
• narcos
• corridos
• organized crime
• Chalino Sánchez
• music

Keywords

• Chalino Sánchez
• Coachella shooting
• northern Mexico
• drug traffickers
• corridos
• organized crime

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Los Amables del Norte, Craft Recordings/Concord

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