Enjambre
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| Origin | Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico |
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| Years active | 2005–present |
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| Website | https://www.enjambremusica.com/ |
Enjambre is a Mexican rock and indie rock band. It is composed of brothers Luis Humberto, Rafael, and Julián Navejas, their cousin Isaac Navejas, and Ángel Sánchez. Javier Mejía was part of the band until his departure in 2021. The group was formed in 2001 in Santa Ana, California, and later continued developing in Fresnillo, Zacatecas, starting professional recordings in 2005.[1][2]
History
[edit]In 1994, Luis Humberto, Rafael, and César Sánchez created a group called Los Cuatro Fantásticos in Fresnillo. Years later, after emigrating to the United States, they had to abandon the project, but once settled in California, they formed Enjambre in 2001 alongside their cousin Romeo Navejas. However, he would remain in the band for just over a year. The name Enjambre (which means "swarm") refers to a group of bees and is derived from the members’ surname: Navejas.[3]
Career
[edit]They have recorded eight studio albums and they also have two EPs: Ambrosía (2021) and Torna noches de salón (2024). Among their most popular songs are: “Vida en el espejo,” “Dulce soledad,” “Visita,” “Tercer tipo,” “Manía cardíaca,” “Somos ajenos,” “Elemento,” “Divergencia,” “Cámara de faltas,” “Sábado perpetuo,” and “Impacto.”[4] Albums like Daltónico and Proaño were certified double gold and double platinum, respectively, while Los huéspedes del orbe received a platinum certification from the Mexican Association of Producers of Phonograms and Videograms (AMPROFON). They have won three Indie-O Music Awards, including New Producer of the Year in 2010 for El segundo es felino (awarded to Julián Navejas), and the following year, they won Band of the Year and the People's Choice Award. They also won a Premio Telehit for Best Alternative Band in 2011. Additionally, they’ve received several nominations, including:
- MTV Europe Music Awards for Best Northern Latin American Artist (2015)
- Premios Lo Nuestro for Best Album of the Year (Consuelo en domingo), Artist of the Year, and Song of the Year (“Biografía”).
In 2022, the Mexican Senate awarded them a recognition for their musical career, and in 2024, the State Congress of Zacatecas named them Cultural Ambassadors of the state. They have collaborated with artists such as Girls Go Ska, Estelares, Lo Blondo, and No Te Va Gustar. Additionally, they have performed at major music festivals such as Vive Latino in Mexico City and Spain, and Pa’l Norte in Monterrey.[5][6]
Discography
[edit]- Consuelo en domingo (2005)
- El segundo es felino (2008)
- Daltónico (2010)
- Los huéspedes del orbe (2012)
- Proaño (2014)
- Imperfecto extraño (2017)
- Próximos prójimos (2020)
- Noches de salón (2023)
- Daños luz (2025)
References
[edit]- ^ "Enjambre, uno de los grupos zacatecanos de rock más importantes a nivel nacional". La Jornada. September 8, 2023. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ "Enjambre ha alcanzado la fama en el DF con su rock alternativo, pero su origen es angelino". LA Times. September 8, 2023. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ "Enjambre, la banda de rock que "cumplió el sueño americano en la Ciudad de México"". Sin Embargo. September 8, 2023. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ "En cada álbum buscamos capturar e interpretar lo cotidiano: Enjambre". La Jornada. September 8, 2023. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ "Daños Luz: el brillante presente futuro de Enjambre". El Mexxicano. September 8, 2023. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ "Entre la melancolía y el Sold Out de Enjambre en el Palacio de los Deportes: "Si uno siente algo y cala es porque ha valido la pena"". Polvora. September 8, 2023. Retrieved 7 July 2024.