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The diatonic accordion was nominated in the categories:

Best Norteño Album
Winner: CD ”Classic”
by INTOCABLE

INTOCABLE was formed in the early 90’s led by Ricardo Munoz and Rene Martinez, two young artists from Zapata, Texas. It all began in Zapata, Texas, where accordionist Ricky Muñoz and René Martinez- spent their days rehearsing and daydreaming about success. Years later, that place would turn their dreams into a reality that is now known as INTOCABLE.

In a few years, INTOCABLE had already risen to the top of the Tejano and Norteño fields with a musical signature that had fused Tejano’s robust conjunto and Norteño folk rhythms with a pop balladry.

Currently, INTOCABLE could very well be the most influential group in Tejano, and their tough Tejano/Norteño fusion has become the blueprint for dozens of Tex-Mex groups. The group’s strengths, which include romantic hooky melodies, and tight instrumentation and vocal harmony is consistently being imitated by a list of other Tejano and Norteño groups. Leaders Ricky and Rene, have manifested their love for the “música norteña”, creating a unique style that identifies them.

Mentioning INTOCABLE inevitably makes people think of hits such as “Eres Mi Droga”, Enseñame a Olvidarte, “Sueña”, “Eso Duele”, “El Poder de tus Manos”, “Aire”, “Vivir sin Ellas”, “Dame un Besito”, “Bastó”, “Tu Adiós no Mata”, “Contra Viento y Marea”, and many more songs which have placed them among that select group of artists who have been able to make the radio crossover

With 15 studio albums, the release of a new INTOCABLE album never tries to top the previous one, and this is how they explain it: “When we make a new record, we never try to top the previous one, but enjoy and live the moment. Really get into the music we’re doing from our hearts.” In 2010, they released “Super #1’s”, which compiles all the songs which have made the top of the charts and have become fan favorites.

On top of 14 hits, which include for the first time in an INTOCABLE album the song “Mojado” with Ricardo Arjona, the band gives their fans two brand new songs, “No puedo volver” and “Voy a odiarte”. “No puedo volver” is the first single off the new album. The song was written by Johnny Lee Rosas and Josue Contreras, and a video shot in Monterrey was premiered recently. “Each one of the songs included in this album has an important story” says Ricky, the group’s lead singer and accordionist.

In September 2010 the band released their first online exclusive single, “Robarte un Beso”, written by Miguel Mendoza. The video for the single was shot in Monterrey and directed by Leche.

The band’s albums have sold millions of copies and have also earned them countless awards such as “Gold and Platinum records”, “Grammy”, “Latin Grammy”, “Premios Lo Nuestro”, “Premios Juventud”, “Lunas del Auditorio Nacional”, “Furia Musical”, “Premios Oye”, “Texano Music Award, “Premios La Gente” among others.

Their 2011 USA tour includes:
March 26, Pharr, Texas
May 6, Lubbock, Texas
May 7 Odessa, Texas
September 16, El Paso, Texas
September 29, San Manuel, California

Their newest CD, “INTOCABLE 2011” will be available everywhere on March 22, 2011. This will be the group’s 15th studio album, maintaining an average of almost an album a year. “Intocable 2011” is released in a year that’s already begun on the right foot for Ricky Muñoz and his guys.

They already won a Grammy and they’ve been performing to sold-out crows on both sides of the border. The album will be officially released March 22, but exclusively through Walmart. You can buy the album online a week before its official release.

For further information:intocable.info@gmail.com