And, in the process of making new sounds, new instruments have been created ... Drawing from her roots in traditional mariachi music, she uses the vihuela as a way to put a new spin on her sound.

MARTÍNEZ: Now, you teach kids to play instruments without teaching ... Irish bagpipes paired with traditional Mexican music wasn't the most obvious one, so tell us about that pairing.

Singer Peso Pluma performs onstage during day 1 of the 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at Empire Polo Club on April 19 in Indio, Calif. [MUSIC PLAYING] CATHY WURZER: Since Mexicans ...