R.I.P. - Ernesto Barajas, founder of Mexican band Enigma Norteño, dies at 38

Ernesto Barajas, co-founder and singer/songwriter for the regional Mexican band Enigma Norteño, has died, according to multiple media reports. He was 38.

The singer and bassist was fatally shot in western Mexico on Tuesday, Aug. 19, The Associated Press and newspaper El Universal reported, citing the Jalisco Attorney General's Office. The incident took place in Zapopan, located on the outskirts of Jalisco's capital, Guadalajara.

 

I wasn't really into Enigma Norteño sound, i got other regional mexican bands i like more but they were reference for the new generation and one of the most relevant names. By the location where he died most likely it was CJNG that killed him, the same organization already put some mantas on Baja California menacing him a while ago. He was walking with dangerous people and used to talk a lot and those guys don't like that. Sad news, because he was important to the mexican regional music scene. Things are straight dangerous in MX for musicians singing about those themes right now. Yeah, and it sucks that those scumbags are killing musicians.

 

Rest In Peace