Artist of the Week - Dareyes de la Sierra

Musica Latina’s Artist of the Week is Norteño band Dareyes de la Sierra (Disa Records/Universal Music Latin Entertainment) and its single, “Sufre,” that currently holds the fourth position on Billboard’s Regional Mexican Songs chart. The song is also number tenth on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs and Musica Latina’s Top Songs charts for this week.


“Sufre” is the first promotional track on the band’s hit album, “Una Copa Mas,” that was recently nominated for the Latin Grammy Awards.  Launched on May 26th, “Una Copa Mas,” features ten songs, including “Yo Te Quise Amar,” “Porque Ya Me Canse,” “Sufre,” “Una Copa Mas,” “Estoy Sangrando Tu Amor” and “Llorandote.” 


Originally from Navojoa in Sonora, Mexico, Dareyes de la Sierra was formed by lead singer and bandleader, Darey Castro (accordion), Jose Miguel Enriquez (bass) and Alberto Verdugo Leyva (guitar).


At present, Dareyes de la Sierra is considered to be the most important ‘Sierreño’ style band. Proof of its success and popularity are its multiple nominations to prestigious awards, including a 2009 Billboard Latin Music Award for the Regional Mexican Airplay Song of the Year, Duo or Group, for its smash hit “Hasta El Dia De Hoy.”


Now, Dareyes de la Sierra has won a Latin Grammy nomination for its album “Una Copa Mas” for Best Banda Album. The 10th Annual Latin Grammy ceremony will be held on November 5th in Las Vegas and will be transmitted live by the Univision Network.