Los Horóscopos de Durango


Los Horscopos de Durango are a Mexican-American musical group best known for their significant contributions to the Duranguense genre. The ensemble was founded in Chicago, Illinois, in the late 1970's by Armando Terrazas. In the early 2000's, the group achieved widespread popularity following the inclusion of his daughters, Vicky Terrazas and Marisol Terrazas, as lead vocalists of the group. In their first years, they were a grupero band, but they eventually changed to the duranguense style when the genre was becoming mainstream. They eventually switched to Sinaloan banda.Their live performances became a mixture of the latter two styles. They have also occasionally performed songs in the norteño-sax and mariachi styles.
The group's musical style blends elements of Duranguense, Banda, and Norteño-music, characterized by the brass instruments, synthesizer, and upbeat dance rhythms. Los Horóscopos de Durango gained international hits such as Antes Muertas que Sencillas
Dos Locos, and Si La Quieres.
Throughout their career, they have received numerous awards and nominations, including Billboard Latin Music Awards, for their impact on Regional Mexican Music. The group is regarded as one of the most influential acts in the evolution of Duranguense, contributing to the genre's mainstream success in both United States and Mexico.
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Career of the band

1975–2003: Formation and early years

Los Horóscopos de Durango were formed in 1975 in Chicago, Illinois, by Armando Terrazas, originally as a family-led ensemble performing grupero and traditional norteño music. During these years, the group steadily built a reputation throughout the Mexican-American Community in the Midwest, performing at local events, dance halls and regional festivals. Their early work reflected the evolving sound of Mexican Regional music in the United States, focusing on accordion-led rhythms and romantic ballads. Through their early recordings received modest attention, the group established a strong foundation and loyal fan base. By the late 1990's, Los Horóscopos de Durango were respected veterans of the regional circuit, known for their versatility and consistency.

2004-2010: Rise to fame and the Duranguense Boom

The period between 2004 and 2010 marked the height of Los Horóscopos de Durango's popularity and their transformational into one of the most recognized groups in regional Mexican music. After nearly three decades performing primarily in the grupero style, founder Armando Terrazas introduced his daughters Vicky Terrazas and Marisol Terrazas, as lead vocalists around 2003. Their Arrival brought renewed charisma, youthful energy, and a modern image that helped the group connect with a new generation of fans. Musically, this shift coincided with the rise of Duranguense, a Chicago-born subgenre blending tamborazo rhythms with the synthesizers, rapid tempos, and lively dance beats.
In 2004, the group released the single Dos Locos, a high energy track that helped establish their presence on regional radio and dance floors and set the stage for subsequent chart success, besides the fact that this song helped them establish their presence, it was also a love song. Many people could relate to it.
Between 2005 and 2007, Los Horóscopos de Durango issued a succession of commercially successful albums that defined the sound of the era. The albums Desatados and Antes Muertas Que Sencillas helped them out even more with hits like ¿Cómo te va mi amor? and Antes Muerta que Sencilla. In December 2005 the group released the Duranguense rendition of Antes Muerta que Sencilla, a cover of María Isabel 's song that became one of their signature singles and an anthem within the Duranguense Movement. In 2007 Los Horóscopos de Durango won a Latin Grammy for Best Banda Album. In 2008 Los Horóscopos de Durango won an award from American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers for their version of the song ¿Cómo te va mi amor? which was released in their 2007 album Desatados
A highlight of this era was their monument 2008 performance at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, attended by tens of thousands of fans; the concert was later documented in the live release Houston Rodeo Live, which captured the band's stage energy and the fervor of Duranguense audiences.
By 2009, Los Horóscopos de Durango had become closely identified with the Duranguense genre and were among the few acts from that movement to achieve sustained international recognition. Although popular tastes later shifted toward banda sinaloense and other regional styles, the group's commercial and cultural impact during 2004-2010-including their radio hits, televised appearances, and large-scale concerts- cemented their legacy and advanced the visibility of female performers in regional Mexican music.

2010-2021: Transition to Banda and continued evolution

After the peak of the Duranguense era, Los Horóscopos de Durango entered a new chapter around 2010, marked by stylistic experimentation and a gradual shift toward banda sinaloense. The change reflected both the natural evolution of the regional Mexican music industry and the group’s desire to remain musically relevant while preserving the essence of their identity. By incorporating live brass sections, acoustic percussion, and fuller instrumentation, the group transitioned from the synthesized Duranguense arrangements that had defined their 2000s success to a more traditional Banda sound characterized by its depth and richness.
Throughout the 2010s, Vicky Terrazas and Marisol Terrazas continued to front the ensemble with their distinctive vocal harmonies, now supported by larger live bands. Their repertoire expanded to include rancheras, corridos, and románticas, blending emotional storytelling with contemporary production. Songs like La Güera y la Morena, Considera Que Te Amo, and No Me Dejes Con Las Ganas showcased a more mature sound that balanced their Duranguense roots with the evolving Banda trend.
In addition to their musical transition, the sisters became recognized for representing female empowerment within the regional genre. By the late 2010s, Los Horóscopos de Durango were fully identified with their Banda sound while still performing Duranguense classics as part of their setlists. The group’s adaptability allowed them to stay relevant even as younger generations of artists emerged.

2021-2025: Separation, solo projects, and reunion

In 2021, after more than 45 years of continuous activity, Los Horóscopos de Durango entered a temporary hiatus that led to the public separation of the Terrazas sisters. The announcement surprised fans who had followed the duo for nearly two decades as co-leaders of the group. The separation was attributed to personal and creative differences, as both Vicky Terrazas and Marisol Terrazas sought to explore independent projects and new musical directions.
During this period, Vicky Terrazas pursued a solo career that leaned toward Banda and pop-infused regional music, releasing covers and original material that emphasized her emotional vocal delivery and lyrical expression, but Vicky also dedicated most of her time taking care of her baby who was born in 2021. Meanwhile, Marisol Terrazas, known for her powerful stage energy and charismatic persona, embarked on her own solo path, performing classic Horóscopos hits while experimenting with more contemporary Banda and Norteño influences. Both sisters continued to tour individually, often performing in the United States and Mexico to audiences eager to relive the nostalgia of the group’s golden years.
Despite their separation, fans remained deeply supportive, and rumors of a reunion circulated frequently throughout 2022 and 2023. Both artists maintained mutual respect in interviews, acknowledging the importance of their shared legacy. By late 2023, signs of reconciliation began to surface as the sisters appeared together at several public events and hinted at performing jointly once again. Their reunion was officially confirmed in May 2025, when they reunited under the Los Horóscopos de Durango name for a series of special anniversary concerts celebrating five decades since the group’s formation in 1975. The reunion tour drew significant attention across Latin America and the U.S., with packed venues and overwhelming fan response demonstrating the enduring appeal of their music. Performances combined Banda and Duranguense arrangements, bridging their musical eras and symbolizing unity after years of change.
As of 2025, Los Horóscopos de Durango continue to perform together, representing both the legacy of Duranguense and the adaptability of regional Mexican music. Their five-decade career — encompassing grupero, Duranguense, and Banda styles. Through resilience, reinvention, and shared passion, the Terrazas sisters have reaffirmed their status as cultural icons whose music transcends generations. Recently they've sold out a few concerts. They've sold out The Novo by Microsoft,Arena CDMX, Auditorio Telmex, and many more venues across Mexico and United States.

Some of their achievements include

  1. Winners of three Billboard Music Awards in 2005:
  2. *Regional Mexican Album of the Year
  3. *Most air-played song in the "Regional Mexican genre"
  4. *Regional Mexican Song of the Year
  5. Winners of two Billboard Awards in 2006:
  6. *Regional Mexican Album of the Year
  7. *Regional Mexican Song of the Year.
  8. Winners of one Latin Grammy 2007 :
  9. *Band Album of the Year
  10. Winners of one of the Latin Awards delivered by The American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers with this same Hernaldo Zúñiga song:
  11. *Best Regional Song 2007
  12. Winners of one award Lo Nuestro 2008:
  13. *Duranguense Artist of the Year
  14. Nominated by the Latin Grammy Awards:
  15. *Album of the Year 2004
  16. *Album of the Year 2005
  17. Nominated in three categories for Premios Que Buena in 2004.
  18. Nominated by Billboard Latin Music Award 2008, for the song "¿Cómo Te Va Mi Amor?" by the Nicaraguan composer Hernaldo Zúñiga:
  19. *Regional Mexican Airplay Song Of The Year, Female Group or Female Solo Artist
In 2007, the band appeared on Dominican singer Anaís' album Con Todo Mi Corazón. They performed her hit single "Sólo Mio" with her on the album.
One of the band's signature songs, "Antes Muertas que Sencillas", was a cover of Spanish singer María Isabel. She used it as her entry into the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2004. María Isabel won the contest. She later used it on her first album, named No me Toques las Palmas que me Conozco.
In November 2021, the Terrazas sisters announced on their social media pages that Los Horóscopos de Durango had broken up on good terms. Vicky was retiring to dedicate herself to raising her recently born son, while Marisol would continue her career as a solo artist. Vicky’s retirement was short-lived because, in March 2022, she also began her solo career.
In the spring of 2025, the Terrazas sisters announced that Los Horóscopos de Durango had reunited and would begin touring that summer.

Discography

  • Puras de Rompe y Rasga
  • Locos de Amor
  • Recordando el "Terre"
  • A Tamborazo Limpio
  • Con Sabor a Polkas
  • Y Seguimos con Duranguense
  • En Vivo Gira Mexico
  • Antes Muertas Que Sencillas
  • Desatados
  • Ayer, Hoy y Siempre
  • Houston Rodeo Live
  • Pura Pasión
  • Duda
  • La Guera y La Morena
  • Viejitas Pero Buenas... Pa' Pistear
  • Las Chicas Malas
  • Vivir En Pecado
  • ''Entre El Amor y La Aventura''