Chalino Sánchez

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Chalino Sánchez born?August 30, 1960
2. Where was Chalino Sánchez born?Sinaloa, Mexico
3. What is Chalino Sánchez known for?Pioneering narcocorridos, influential storytelling in corridos, and his dramatic life and death
4. What is the death?May 16, 1992, in Culiacán, Mexico
5. What is the related topics?Mexican folk music, narcoculture, organized crime narratives in art

Corrido: A narrative ballad form in Mexican music, often recounting historical events, heroic deeds, or dramatic personal stories.
Narcocorrido: A subgenre of corrido that specifically addresses themes related to the drug trade, cartels, and associated violence.
Posthumously: Occurring, awarded, or appearing after the death of the person involved.
Assailants: Individuals who attack someone violently.