Veronica Cortes, who performs under the name Mosa , is carrying more than just her voice onto the stage, she's redefining what it means to carry on a cultural legacy.

Her introduction to music began in her family’s living room.

“I really owe all of this to my dad,” Cortes said. “He was born in Michoacan, Mexico, and every December, he took us to [Michoacan to] enjoy our family from over there. That’s where I learned Spanish. That’s where I learned to love music so much. That’s where I learned to love the food so much.”

On her mother’s side, she found something different, but just as impactful.

“She was born and raised in Santa Maria, California,” Cortes explained. “Her side of the family, they have like a Tex-Mex kind of vibe, kind of like the Selena family vibe. And my grandma, her

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