7 Latine Country Artists to Know

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Mario J Lucero
April 10, 2024
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Latine artists have contributed to the fabric of country music since its early days, shaping its evolution long before the age of recorded music. Country music has a rich heritage deeply entwined with the American South and Southwest, with communities influencing the genre from the Cajun-Creole to the Navajo. Angie K, Carin León, Valerie Ponzio, Veronique Medrano, Daniel Solis, Brandon Saiz, Andrea Vasquez are seven latine artists you need to know

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