Calexico is an American band known for their eclectic mix of genres, including indie rock, Americana, and various styles of Latin music such as mariachi. The band was formed in 1996 in Tucson, Arizona, by Joey Burns and John Convertino, who had previously played together in the group Giant Sand. Calexico's sound is characterized by its fusion of traditional Mexican music with alternative rock, featuring instruments l
... MoreCalexico is an American band known for their eclectic mix of genres, including indie rock, Americana, and various styles of Latin music such as mariachi. The band was formed in 1996 in Tucson, Arizona, by Joey Burns and John Convertino, who had previously played together in the group Giant Sand. Calexico's sound is characterized by its fusion of traditional Mexican music with alternative rock, featuring instruments like the mariachi trumpet and pedal steel guitar alongside more conventional rock instrumentation.
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