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Julieta Venegas & Yahritza y Su Esencia on Migration's Pain
10 Apr
Summary
- The song "La Línea" addresses painful separations caused by deportation.
- Julieta Venegas grew up in Tijuana and observed changing attitudes toward deportation.
- The track is the third single from Venegas' upcoming album, Norteña.
Mexican icon Julieta Venegas has released "La Línea," a poignant new single featuring Mexican-American trio Yahritza y Su Esencia. The norteño track delves into the profound sorrow experienced by individuals separated due to deportation.
Venegas shared that "La Línea" illustrates the plight of two people separated by deportation, highlighting how an invisible line drastically alters the lives of many families and couples. Her upbringing in Tijuana provided insight into evolving societal views on deportation, moving from perceptions of criminality to labeling individuals as simply "illegal."
The collaboration with Yahritza y Su Esencia was a deliberate choice to capture the song's deep yearning. The band's personal experience with immigration, particularly Mando's time living undocumented in the U.S. before returning to Mexico, lends authenticity to the track.
Venegas believes Yahritza's voice perfectly conveys the pain of separation and the fervent desire for reunion. She describes "La Línea" as a song imbued with love, hope, and the determination to be with a loved one despite immense challenges. This release marks the third single from Venegas' upcoming album, Norteña, scheduled for May.
Prior to "La Línea," Venegas had already released "Tengo Que Contarte," a collaboration with fellow Mexican singer Natalia Lafourcade.
