How a specific vocal harmony defined the sound of Mexican intimacy
Explore the lush, guitar-driven world of the Mexican romantic trio. This video features Los Tres Reyes performing 'Ódiame,' demonstrating the enduring legacy of a musical style built on harmony and emotion.
The romantic trio tradition, characterized by three smooth male vocals and several guitars, gained massive pan-Latin popularity following the 1948 success of Trío Los Panchos. Los Tres Reyes, often called 'the last of the great trios,' serve as a primary example of this acoustic mainstay.
In this performance from the 2012 album 'Romancing the Past,' Cuban singer Bebo Cárdenas performs alongside founding members Gilberto and Raúl Puente. The group's approach illustrates why this genre is fundamentally linked to a sense of personal intimacy.
Source: "Ódiame" by Los Tres Reyes on "Romancing the Past"
