Ángel Pedraza Becerra, an emblematic figure of sonidera music and founder of Dinastía Pedraza, passed away this morning. His son announced it, describing his father as a fighter, charismatic man, and a living legend. The news was confirmed by Grupo Kual, the band known for hits like 'Rumba frenesí' and 'Soy maraquero.'
In his Facebook message, Pedraza's son honors his father's musical legacy, highlighting his unique personality and contribution to the cumbia sonidera scene. The musician's death has been met with condolences from colleagues and friends in the music industry, including an emotional tribute from Los Socios del Ritmo.
Ángel Pedraza, relative of the renowned singer Alberto Pedraza, was known for his skill with the accordion and his emblematic phrase 'Abuelita, soy tu nieto y ya llegué.' Grupo Kual, founded in 2002 in San Juan de Aragón, has been a prominent presence in the Mexican music scene, collaborating with artists such as Sonido Gallo Negro, Lila Downs, and Sekta Core.
The musical history of the Pedraza family dates back to previous generations, with the founding of several bands in San Juan de Aragón. From Súper Grupo Colombia in 1977 to the most recent Kumbia Berraka in 2022, the descendants of Pedraza have left their mark on Mexican music and popular culture.
Despite having temporarily retired from the stage in 2022, Grupo Kual returned in 2024 with a tour in the United States. In an interview, Ángel expressed his pride in the traditions and roots of his hometown, San Juan de Aragón, highlighting the community support and piracy in Tepito at the beginning of his musical career.
The legacy of Ángel Pedraza and his contribution to sonidera music will endure as a fundamental part of the history of Mexican music.
