Longtime leaders of the Rock en Español movement, Café Tacvba formed in 1989 in
Ciudad Satélite, Mexico. Frontman Rubén Albarran and guitarist José Rangel first
met in 1985, while both were studying graphic design at a university in Mexico
City. Joined by bassist Enrique Rangel and keyboardist Emmanuel del Real Díaz,
they christened themselves Café Tacvba and playing shows around the city, where
they were discovered by producer Gustavo Santaolalla and signed to Warner Music
Latina. The band's self-titled debut album was produced by Santaolalla and
released in 1992, featuring a di...