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Why This Mexican Genre Is Growing As Fast As K-Pop

Season 5 Episode 1

Linda Diaz sits with the Latin Grammy-nominated Yahritza Y Su Esencia, a band poised to take the Sierreno genre to new heights with their fresh perspective and unique sound. In Watsonville, CA, Linda interviews the rising stars of Revolucion, uncovering the roots and evolution of Sierreño music from its origins in Mexican regional music like banda, corridos and mariachi.

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