norteño
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Norteño is a style of popular music originating from northern Mexico. It is characterized by a fast tempo and typically features the accordion as a prominent instrument. The term "norteño" literally translates to "northern" in Spanish, reflecting its regional origins. This musical genre has roots in Mexican Spanish and emerged as a distinct style around 1972. While norteño music is a specific genre, it shares some instrumentation, like the accordion, with other Latin American styles such as Tejano music.123
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