The Return of La Tradición: Julieta Venegas Rediscovers Her Roots on 'Norteña' Julieta Venegas' latest release, Norteña, marks a bold return to the folk traditions of her native northern Mexico.
Born and raised on the US Mexico border, Venegas was surrounded by the rich cultural heritage of the region – mariachi music, norteño rhythms, and corrido storytelling.
These influences seeped into her early work but were often relegated to the periphery. Venegas' journey towards embracing la tradición began long before she started incorporating traditional elements into her music.