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Mexican regional music went global — now women are demanding their turn

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 ...

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Viva Mexico Women’s Festival returns in October to celebrate women in music and culture

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Mexico’s female rodeo culture has been challenging gender norms for decades. But the job isn’t done

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Pioneering women in TWU’s history collection include first Mexican American female federal judge

From historic gowns worn by Texas’ first ladies to rare manuscripts and university archives, the special collections at Texas Woman’s University offer a look at the rich history of American women ...
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Mexican regional music went global — now women are demanding their turn

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 ...