Jenni Rivera: Legacy, Tragedy, and the Queen of Banda Music

Jenni Rivera

Introduction: The Rise of Jenni Rivera Jenni Rivera—born Dolores Janney Rivera on July 2, 1969, in Long Beach, California—rose from modest beginnings to become one of the most influential voices in regional Mexican music. Raised by Mexican immigrant parents, she first gained attention with her raw and emotional banda and norteña songs in the early … Read more