Educators are using the genre to teach both Spanish and Latin culture to a growing number of U.S.-born Latinos not fluent in their heritage language.
Sept. 19, 2024
From the guitarron and the requinto to the guiro and the tololoche, these are some of the instruments responsible for música Mexicana’s distinct qualities.
In the mood to spend the night dancing to a live norteño band? Or maybe enjoy a michelada while listening to a música Mexicana DJ? Here are the best places to indulge in L.A.’s best regional Mexican venues.
Música Mexicana is the ever-present soundtrack to our experiences. Here are some of the De Los staff’s favorite songs, new and old.
Sept. 18, 2024
World & Nation
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has dismissed allegations from his country’s jailed ex-security chief that he has links to drug cartels.
High School Sports
San Pedro two-way standout Nick Fernandez has committed to Arizona for college. He didn’t play football until high school.
Nov. 9, 2022
Entertainment & Arts
The first retrospective of Los Angeles photographer Christina Fernandez is on view through Feb. 5 at a museum in Riverside.
Oct. 31, 2022
California
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Department arrested Vicente Joseph Arroyo on suspicion of killing dozens of creatures including goats and guinea pigs.
Sept. 4, 2024
San Pedro High’s Nick Fernandez has excelled since a move to tight end. He’s a three-sport athlete who makes an impact on both sides of the football field.
Aug. 12, 2022
Podcasts
Vicente Fernández music was a soundtrack of love, heartache and resistance to Mexicans and Mexican Americans for decades. We talk why.
Dec. 16, 2021