"Being what I am should be celebrated, 100 percent," Y La Bamba's Luz Elena Mendoza says in a deep conversation about music and identity. Christal Angelique/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Jenny and the Mexicats ENTER TEASER
Jenny and the Mexicats
Jenny and the Mexicats are featured in a feast of new music this week. TONYMADRID/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Jenny and the Mexicats performs a Tiny Desk Concert on Feb. 28, 2018 (Jenna Sterner/NPR). Jenna Sterner/NPR hide caption