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Los Felinos is a Mexican Regional music group started in 1974 by brothers Vicente Maldonado (lead vocals), Adolfo Maldonado (Lead Guitar), Gerardo Maldonado (Drums), Jose Luis Maldonado (Bass) and Javier Maldonado (Backup Vocals, Keyboard)). They later brought on Arturo Curioca to take over keyboard duties in 1987.
Their first album, in 1974, contained several songs that became hits in Mexico and the United States. Los Felinos are the inspiration of Vicente "Paysa Maldonado, an institution in the Grupero genre.
Los Felinos are one of the only groups (if not the only) who still play with their original band members today. They are from Zacapu, Michoacan in central Mexico, but today are based out of Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico.
Their biggest hit was a cover of the song Jambalaya (On the Bayou), made famous by Hank Williams, Jo Stafford and Creedence Cleerwater Revival. Some of their other hits include: Flor Morena, Besame y Llora, La Barca, Morena de 15 Años, Buscando Novia, Partire, Simpatica, Tu Sabes, Amor a Primera Vista, Juanita y el Mar, El Planton, Llorando, Morena Tenias Que Ser, Si Tu Tienes La Plata, Morena, Lapiz Labial, Adios Frontera, El Rey Cumbiero, and Penas del Alma.
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