Julio Preciado

Originating from Mexico, Julio Preciado—born Julio César Preciado—first entered traditional music circles through his involvement with Banda Tiburón, where he soon rose to the position of lead vocalist for Banda El Limón. The year 1992 marked his move to Banda El Recodo, after which he launched his own ensemble, Banda Perla del Pacífico; their initial release, Tú Ya Lo Conoces, attained platinum status shortly thereafter. Issued as Homenaje a Ramón Ayala - 25 Aniversario, a tribute to popular Mexican singer Ramón Ayala followed, with Entre Amigos arriving in 2001.