Fonovisa's Bold Rebrand: Fono Aims for Global Mexican Music Domination

Fonovisa's Transformation into Fono: A New Chapter for Mexican Music Mexico City – In a significant development for the Mexican music industry, Fonovisa, a long-standing record label, has rebranded itself as Fono. The relaunch event, held on May 16th, 2025, saw the attendance of numerous renowned artists, including Poncho Lizárraga and the iconic Los Tigres del Norte. The new label aims to transcend geographical boundaries, promoting Mexican music globally. Alfredo Delgadillo, CEO of Universal Music Mexico, stated, "El sello Fonovisa se transforma para llamarse Fono, con la intención de ser una disquera que no tiene fronteras." This reflects Fono's ambition to expand the reach of Mexican music beyond its traditional markets. Los Tigres del Norte, who have been associated with Fonovisa for over 41 years, shared their enthusiasm for the rebranding. Poncho Lizárraga expressed his gratitude, highlighting the label's role as a home for artists throughout the years. Vivir Quintana also spoke at the event, emphasizing the supportive environment Fono provides for artists to share their messages, even those that are unconventional or challenging. The event showcased the unity and excitement within the Mexican music community as they embrace this new era for the industry. The relaunch of Fono marks not just a change in name, but a commitment to global expansion and continued support for Mexican musical talent.