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 ...

Starting Aug. 2, the Ford will celebrate artistic traditions from the many states of Mexico with a three-part concert series. Beginning Aug. 2, the Ford is kicking off “Mexican Nights,” an event ...

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 ...

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 ...