An exploding new talent is turning heads in Modesto for both his voice and his look. A 26-year-old TikTok sensation calls himself Talibelico — a combined term for magical impact, "talisman," and a style of movement in dance, "belico."

His style and look have created a connection between the Punjabi and Mexican communities. His father is Indian and his mother is from Mexico.

I sat down with Talibelico to ask what motivates his music.

"It makes me happy. The banda makes me happy and I love what I'm doing, singing corridos and music," he said.

Banda is the style of music he plays. Those who play with him say they were surprised when they met the man behind the voice.

Juan Gallardo, who plays guitar, told CBS13 about the first time he heard Talibelico.

"I seen him on TikTok a while back,

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