Yahritza y Su Esencia, made up of three Yakima siblings, are part of a wave of young artists putting a twist on regional Mexican music as its popularity surges.
Yahritza Martinez, 16, went from apple picking in rural Washington, to becoming a TikTok sensation and chart-topping musician. But her career nearly came to a halt after her comments about Mexico went viral. Despite the controversy, Martinez played at a major Mexican Independence Day concert in Mexico City but some fans were not yet ready to embrace her.
Yahritza y Su Esencia, made up of three Yakima siblings, are part of a wave of young artists putting a twist on regional Mexican music as its popularity surges.