norteno
what it is
Norteno (= Norteño) and means "northern" in Spanish; also known as norteña or conjunto) is a genre of Mexican music. The accordion and the bajo sexto are norteño's most characteristic instruments. The norteño genre is popular in both Mexico and the United States, especially among the Mexican community.
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level 3 · one step out
cult favorites and indie darlings
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art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
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deep experimental
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questions
What is norteno?
Norteno (= Norteño) and means "northern" in Spanish; also known as norteña or conjunto) is a genre of Mexican music. The accordion and the bajo sexto are norteño's most characteristic instruments. The norteño genre is popular in both Mexico and the United States, especially among the Mexican community.
What are good norteno albums to start with?
Try Money by Grupo Marca Registrada, Norteña by Julieta Venegas, Metamorfosis by Yahritza Y Su Esencia, and Otras Historias by Michael Salgado.
Who are some women making norteno?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/norteno/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making norteno, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-20