Mexican musicians Saul Hernandez, Sabo Romo, Cesar Lopez, Jarris Margalli and Alfonso Andre banded together in 1995 to form Jaguares—so named due to a dream Hernandez had of performing inside a jaguar’s mouth.

The rock group has released more than five albums in the 13 years they’ve been recording together, and their music is wildly popular in Spanish-speaking countries. Jaguares plays straight-up rock music, occasionally tinged with ‘60s psychedelia and traditional Mexican elements. Their lyrics are also similar to those of most contemporary rock outfits, with a dash of hippie-inspired political protest and the romantic edge of Spanish poetry.

Jaguares draws fans from around the world, including a following of Spanish-speaking youth in the United States. Listeners have turned out in droves to purchase records like the acoustic El Primer Instincto and 2005’s Cronicas de un Laberinto. Those same listeners will likely be just as supportive of Jaguares when the band comes to town this month for a show inside Mandalay Bay.

Jaguares appears at House of Blues September 13 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $40, $55 and $65.

By Caitlin McGarry

Please login to post your comments.