Mito

The Mexican reggae outfit El Mito came together in 1994, spurred into being by the regional Razteca movement. Their initial stage showing occurred at a festival in Guadalajara, where the group presented the number “Regresar” and earned honors for Best Group. El Mito produced its debut recording, the demo Raíces, in 1996, with vocals delivered in Spanish, French, and English. After Carlos Villanueva elected to exit the lineup, José Alfonso Martínez and Alberto Orozco stepped in as replacement musicians. A slot at the Third Razteca Festival in Mexico City later afforded El Mito its first chance to perform before a sizable public.