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Grupo Pesado, formed in 1993 in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, is a defining force in modern Norteño music. Spearheaded by Beto Zapata (accordion/lead) and Pepe Elizondo (bajo sextos/band), the group fused traditional Norteño sounds with contemporary sensibilities, earning a global audience and critical acclaim. Their trajectory includes a Latin Grammy win for Best Norteño Album (2015) for Abrázame and a 2025 Latin Grammy nomination for Pesado Frente a Frente, underscoring their enduring influence in the genre.