About Norteño
Norteño is a music genre that emerged in Mexico in the 1900s. It is usually classed as a form of popular music and regional Mexican.
Norteño has given rise to 2 subgenres on this site, such as Narcocorrido and Sierreña.
From Wikipedia
Norteño or norteña, also música norteña, is a subgenre of regional Mexican music. The music is most often based on duple and triple metre and its lyrics often deal with socially relevant topics, although there are also many norteño love songs. The accordion and the bajo sexto are traditional norteño's most characteristic instruments.
The genre is popular in both Mexico and the United States, especially among the Mexican and Mexican-American community, and it has become popular in other Spanish-speaking countries as far away as Chile. Though originating from rural areas, norteño is popular in both rural and urban areas.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Norteño?
Norteño is a music genre that emerged in Mexico in the 1900s. It is usually classed as a form of popular music and regional Mexican.
Where and when did Norteño originate?
Norteño originated in Mexico in the 1900s.