FOR THE FIRST TIME, LOS ÁNGELES AZULES WILL BRING CUMBIA AND MAKE EUROPE DANCE
BECAUSE LOS ÁNGELES AZULES DIDN’T JUST CREATE A SOUND
THEY CREATED A UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE THAT REMINDS US THAT MUSIC IS MEANT TO BE DANCED TO… FELT… AND HAS THE POWER TO REACH ANYWHERE WHEN IT CONNECTS WITH THE AUDIENCE’S SOUL
FROM IZTAPALAPA TO THE WORLD, THEIR CUMBIA HAS BECOME IDENTITY, PRIDE, AND UNITY—A BRIDGE THAT CONNECTS PARENTS AND CHILDREN, AND MEXICO WITH THE WORLD
Miami, FL (August 19, 2025) – With these words, Los Ángeles Azules were introduced to take the stage and receive the Legend Award during the first edition of the Beyond Music Awards 2025, held in Mexico City on the night of August 26.
Surrounded by prominent figures from the Latin American music industry, the Mejía Avante brothers expressed their heartfelt gratitude for this important honor with the following words:
“Many thanks to the BYMA awards, to the entire music industry, to everyone who has supported Los Ángeles Azules for nearly 45 years, to all our fans, to our label OCESA Seitrack, and to everyone present. Many thanks from the Mejía Avante family, who always say: ‘From Iztapalapa to the world, Los Ángeles Azules!’”
Hailing from Iztapalapa, Los Ángeles Azules are the foremost exponents of cumbia worldwide. Composed of the Mejía-Avante brothers, the group has built a career spanning over 40 years, taking their music to the most important international stages and festivals, such as Vive Latino and Coachella, while accumulating multiple awards and nominations, including the GRAMMY, Latin GRAMMY, Premio Lo Nuestro, Billboard Awards, and Latin American Music Awards, among many others.
The group is preparing to begin their tour in Spain, Germany, and England in September, followed by performances in the United States, Argentina, and Mexico, including a pair of shows at the country’s most important stage, the Auditorio Nacional, on December 10 and 11.