We're going to spend a few minutes now remembering one of Mexico's biggest names in popular music. Singer Vicente Fernandez died yesterday. He was the country's top ranchera singer. NPR music ...

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To outsiders, it may be puzzling that the man many see as the epitome of Mexican machismo dons colorful, formfitting suits embroidered with flowers, and is posed gazing contemplatively at a single ...

Next, we hear a story about the spirit of Los Angeles. It's part of our series called Songs That Move You from NPR's radio show and podcast Alt.Latino, hosted by Anamaria Sayre and Felix Contreras.

Deyra Barrera, the mariachi voice heard on Kendrick Lamar's new album, GNX, shares the story behind their collaboration and a song that moves her. Next, we hear a story about the spirit of Los Angeles ...