LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mexican regional music — a catchall term that encompasses mariachi, banda, corridos, norteño, sierreño and other genres — has proved to be anything but regional, playing a key role ...

On Sunday, three contestants were crowned winners of the inaugural, government-run “Mexico Sings” competition, meant to promote songs that aren’t about drug cartels or violence. Mike León, from ...

The Secretary of Culture explains to Billboard why the government-sponsored contest will focus on traditional Mexican music projects. By Natalia Cano The second edition of México Canta (Mexico Sings), ...

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From Ozuna's "Una Aventura" to Shakira and Burna Boy's "Dai Dai," see which song takes the No. 1 spot. From seductive afrobeats to melancholic rancheras to even a new World Cup anthem, the scope of ...

Now, women are carving their own space, often singing lyrics that differ from their male counterparts, tailored around love, heartbreak and the woman's experience. “In this particular genre, women are ...

MEXICO CITY — One winner sang a ballad fusing mariachi and hip-hop. Another belted out a song she wrote about a missed opportunity with a crush. A third wooed voters with a booming ode to Mexico.

The issue isn’t new. Women have long fought for representation in genres like hip-hop and country, and while some styles have made strides toward gender parity, Mexican regional music is among those ...

Mexican Regional Music Went Global — Now Women Are Demanding Their Turn LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mexican regional music — a catchall term that encompasses mariachi, banda, corridos, norteño, sierreño and ...