Episode 217: The Pop Rise of Mexican Regional
How did the brassy sounds of the Mexican countryside suddenly start dominating the charts? For people who are new to following Mexican Regional music, this rise might seem out of left field. But the ascent of this new generation of Mexican Regional artists has been in the making for years. This week we delve into the Regional Mexican artists who are leading this pop moment, how they got here, and why they’re hitting the big time now.
Featuring music by Peso Pluma, Eslabon Armado, Grupo Frontera, Bad Bunny, Fuerza Regida, Natanael Cano, Chino Pacas, Yahritza y Su Esencia, Tania Dominguez, Ivonne Galaz and Yng Lvcas.
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