The National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress has decided to immortalize two more Latin songs: the ranchera anthem “El Rey” by Vicente Fernández, and the bilingual country hit “Before the ...

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 ...

A remarkable lineup of 25 renowned Mexican artists is set to participate in Vicente Fernández's posthumous album. These artists not only represent the rich tapestry of regional Mexican music but also ...

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