Inspired by a century-old genre from the Mexican countryside, the latest pop music phenomenon is drawing thousands of young fans — and criticism for its violent references. By Elda Cantú Elda Cantú ...

With artists like Peso Pluma and Fuerza Regida dominating the charts, we explain the different subgenres that fall under regional Mexican music. By Tere Aguilera Regional Mexican music is dominating ...

In Mexico, the corrido ‒ a form of musical ballad used to tell classic tales of romance and struggle ‒ is nothing new, but it is now going global. From the rapid success of Grammy-nominated artist ...

On April 11, Luis R Conriquez performed at the Feria del Caballo in Texcoco, in the State of Mexico - a city where the corrido singer has performed four or five times before, always drawing a big ...

A Mexican musical genre often accused of glorifying drug cartels is exploding in popularity, reaching global pop charts and filling arenas. It marks a new era for “corridos,” which are Mexican ...

An alternative to nearly all the other best-selling 2020s pop is surging, as acts including Grupo Firme and Natanael Cano present corridos with fresh perspectives. By Jon Pareles “Génesis,” the album ...

PHOENIX — A Valley band was surprised when they received a call from the Phoenix Suns requesting a song in Spanish. “We were on the road between Tucson and Phoenix, we came out with the lyrics in 10 ...

Belinda’s music blends the corrido style with a more feminine and romantic sound, resulting in the newly coined genre ...

MEXICO CITY — At a Mexican military base, Captain Eduardo Barrón picks up not a rifle but a microphone. Swaying boot-to-boot, he belts out a song as the sounds of trumpets and accordions roar from a ...