Julieta Venegas, a Mexican Pop Hitmaker, Is Looking Homeward
The New York Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Julieta Venegas' ninth studio album, "Norteña," is her most personal work, exploring themes of separations, homecomings, and memories through the lens of música norteña, a regional genre bridging Mexico and the United States.
- Born in California and raised in Tijuana, Venegas uses the border as a central character in the album, reflecting on migration and the experience of leaving one’s homeland in search of something new.
- After living in Argentina for eight years, Venegas felt a strong pull to return to Mexico, a realization that crystallized during a visit to Mexico City in November 2024.
- The album and her experiences symbolize a deep connection to her roots and identity, with Venegas expressing an emotional and spontaneous decision to come back to Mexico.