roots

Julieta Venegas has unveiled her latest musical offering, ‘Norteña,’ an album deeply inspired by her return to the Mexican border region of her upbringing. This new album, ‘Norteña,’ sees the acclaimed Latin pop artist exploring themes of identity, memory, and the vibrant cultural tapestry of her homeland, drawing heavi...

In an era of rapid-fire music consumption where ‘new’ often implies ‘invented from scratch,’ a refreshing counter-narrative is taking hold. The Music Roots Movement is gaining traction, with artists like Veronique Medrano, Kacey Musgraves, and Gillian Welch explicitly choosing to let their roots show, rejecting the indu...