Ramón Ayala, born December 8th, 1945 in Monterrey, Mexico is a master accordionist, vocalist, and songwriter with a career that spans over 40 years. Ramón Ayala has defined norteño music with signature songs and definitive instrumental styling that have made him a superstar on both sides of the El Rio Grande. Ayala, son of local musician Ramón Cobarrubias, began playing his favorite instrument, the accordion when he was six years old. Inspired and supported by his parents, he performed in different public places to help his modest family.