the fever for Coachella It will never stop as it is one of the largest music festivals in the world, as well as offering variety for all tastes. Likewise, it is one of the most important events of the year that has already become a tradition among celebrities (and obviously to put on your best clothes). And if, There have been Mexican artists who have triumphed on the Coachella stages through the years.
As part of this excitement, we will tell you about our Mexican compatriots, bands or projects that demonstrated their talent with great success at the iconic Coachella festival.
NOTE: We take videos of performances recorded from fans’ cell phones, so it may not be the best quality, but it is certainly the memory of a good time.
Mexican artists or bands at Coachella
Cafe Tacvba
Our satellite friends appeared in the 2003, 2005 and 2015 editions with many, many people giving them an ovation:
Kinky
The band led by Gil Cerezo made even the dead dance with their shows in 2003 and 2004, being even higher up the line-up than LCD Soundsystem, The Black Keys and Muse.
Zoe
Their first Coachella was in 2010, by 2014 they gained an audience and the public chanted their songs.
Porter
Where the Ponies Graze It was undoubtedly great material to start your career, as well as being well received and, due to its success, the band from Jalisco was still led by Juan Son and was invited to the 2008 edition of Coachella, where they had the participation of Natalia Lafourcade in “ Host of a Ghost”.
Mexican Institute of Sound
They imported the sound and folklore of México Máxico:
Rodrigo and Gabriela
Two Mexican guitarists who became known on the other side of the pond (Ireland), returned to their continent after the release of the Crocodile album to make Coachella vibrate with their unique sound.
Austin TV
The chilango post-rock full of costumes gave us something to talk about at Coachella 2008.
Molotov
They are a bandot that has managed to win over the public of any country, whatever language they speak. Obviously they went to play “Frijolero” in the neighboring country and it was a party!, back in the distant 2009.
caifans
One of the first performances of their reunion in 2011 was at Coachella, on the main stage.
Julieta Venegas
She was actually born in California but she’s more Mexican than chile; she was in charge of filling the Coachella stage with color and the peculiar sound of the accordion in 2007, as part of the promotion of her album Salt and lemon.
Ximena Sariñana
The famous Mexican artist was invited to Coachella after releasing her first album in English.
The Butcherettes
The band led by Teri Gender Bender filled the Coachella stage with fury and passion.
Nortec Collective
The norteño music collective with a band mixed with electronic arrangements performed completely in 2001 and in 2015 Bostich + Fussible:
3Ball MTY
Following their one-hit wonder “Try It” they performed at Coachella in 2013 to great success, dancing, and applause.
Hello Seahorse!
A young Hello Seahorse!, in 2012, fulfilled one of his biggest dreams and goals, being invited to Coachella.
Carla Morrison
With a triumphant entrance, the small Mexican with the powerful voice shouted “dreams do come true” at Coachella 2016.
The Great Silence
The Monterrey band brought their “Chuntaro Style” to Indio, California in 2009, alternating on stage with such legendary names as Paul McCartney and Morrisey.
Los Blenders
Just 2017 marked the debut of the coapeños and their garage sound at the Coachella festival, being the only clearly Latino band to perform at this edition of the festival.
Mint Field
From Tijuana, the noise pop trio appeared in the 2016 edition to grow as a band and individually, with a lot of dreams and goals, reflecting the work and dedication since the band joined in 2014.
The blue Angels
From Iztapalapa to the world! There is no way to be more excited for this band, which has grown and has given it its all and deserved its place on the stages of Indio, California. And as expected… they broke it at Coachella 2018!
Time Boys
Duo made up of the German Superpitcher and the producer from Veracruz Mauricio Rebolledoyou can’t miss their hippie dance that will make your body move irremediably.
Tijuana Toucans
And this was news, because in 2019 Coachella also opened doors to regional Mexican bands. And it was a TRUNK. After how Los Ángeles Azules lived a year before, of course this had to happen
Banda MS
As you read it. Mexican rock and indie took a break at Coachella and for the third consecutive year, in 2020 one of the guests from our country was a band.
Ed Maverick
One of the youngest and most successful Mexican singer-songwriters, without a doubt, is Ed Maverick, who has already been a guest in two editions, 2020 and 2022. Oh, and in 2022 he already played at night.
firm group
Imagine how “en tu peeeerraaaa vidaaaa” sounded with Grupo Firme at Coachella 2022. Once again, a Mexican regional band present at the festival. Whoops!
Nathanael Cano
Pure corrido lying down with Nathanael! His presentation at Coachella 2022 was highly praised by the Mexican and American public. Just see how he got
Let’s hope Bratty does amazing at Coachella 2023!
