Vicente Fernandez flanked by Alex Fernandez, left, and Alejandro Fernández onstage during the 20th Latin Grammy Awards in November 2019 in Las Vegas. ( Rich Fury / Getty Images) No one would’ve held ...

Next, we hear a story about the spirit of Los Angeles. It's part of our series called Songs That Move You from NPR's radio show and podcast Alt.Latino, hosted by Anamaria Sayre and Felix Contreras.

“El Rey” (the king) of ranchera music Vicente Fernández died on Sunday at age 81. Nicknamed “Chente,” Fernández was known for his songs about longing, love, loss, and heartbreak. He recorded more than ...

The life of a select group of entertainers comes in stages. Popular entertainers are often thought of as being "larger than life." These entertainers often have something about themselves that makes ...

No one would’ve held it against Vicente Fernández if he had flamed out early in his career. After all, the singer had the weight of a nation placed on him when he debuted in 1966. Mexico’s three ...