México Canta 2026: These Are the Winners of the Binational Talent Contest
Bryan Soto, Lizandro Espinoza and Tifanny Galaviz will perform on Sept. 15 at the Independence Day concert in Mexico City's Zócalo.
Three young artists, Bryan Soto from Mexico, and Lizandro Espinoza and Tiffany Galaviz from the United States, were crowned the winners of México Canta 2026, a binational talent contest organized by the Mexican government. The three received over one million public votes, securing a record deal to produce their first studio album and a performance at the Independence Day concert in Mexico City's Zócalo.
Bryan Soto, hailing from Valle de Chalco in the State of Mexico, and his band Clave 5/7, performed "Labios de Cereza," while Lizandro Espinoza, from Portland, Oregon, captivated audiences with his ballad "Pena de la Buena." Tiffany Galaviz, from Glendale, California, showcased her mariachi skills with "Cosa Fina del País." This year's contest focused on regional Mexican music amidst new restrictions on content glorifying violence and drugs.
The finals were broadcast live on Mexican public television from the National Auditorium, with guests including Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizárraga and Majo Aguilar. The contest stands as a platform for promoting young, violence-free performers, reflecting a shift in the regional Mexican music landscape amid government-supported changes.
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