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Carín León Brings 16-Piece Mexican Band to Tiny Desk Concert

Carin Leon performs "Ese Vato No Te Queda," "Lado Frágil" and more in his Tiny Desk Concert for NPR Music.

The Mexican superstar went all out for his set, which included a 16-piece band that helped him bring to life “Ese Vato No Te Queda,” “Lado Frágil,” “El Amor de Mi Herida” and “Por la Suave.” A man of few words, León went on to serenade the crowd that gathered there to see him, showcasing his signature vocal-ranging abilities and his musical palette, made up of a fusion of genres, including R&B, country and pop. Most recently, the Sonora-born artist teamed up with fellow regional Mexican music star Alejandro Fernández for “Me Está Doliendo,” a stripped-down pop ballad with a bit of a twang.

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