Mexican Singer-Songwriter Julieta Venegas, Author of "Norteña," in Conversation & Performance

Amy Goodman· Host0:00

[upbeat music] This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org. I am Amy Goodman. We're joined now by the acclaimed Grammy-winning Mexican singer, songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist, Julieta Venegas. She's been a leading figure in Latin rock and pop for decades, often transcending genres, beloved by audiences around the world. She was also a UNICEF goodwill ambassador for Mexico and has been an outspoken voice for gender equality. She's released nine albums. Her first, Aquí, was released in 1997. Julieta was born in Long Beach, California, but grew up in the Mexican border city of Tijuana. Her latest single, featuring Yaritza y su Esencia, is titled La Línea, which roughly translates to the line. It's a colloquial term that refers to the Tijuana-San Ysidro border crossing. The song featured in her new album, Nortenia, in which she explores her roots growing up along the border. The album's set to be released on May 14th. Her new memoir is also titled Nortenia. Earlier this month, she received the Artistic Excellence Award at the 2026 Billboard Latin Women in Music Gala in Miami. She dedicated the award to, quote, "All the people who are currently separated