Yahritza y su Esencia

Biography

Yahritza y su Esencia (Spanish for "Yahritza and her Essence") is an American trio from Washington state's Yakima Valley who specialize in regional Mexican music; specifically the urban sierreño subgenre. The band are three siblings: Yahritza Martínez (vocals and acoustic guitar), Armando "Mando" Martínez (twelve-string guitar), and Jairo Martínez (acoustic bass).
For the week of April 9, 2022, their song "Soy el Único" appeared on the Billboard Global 200. Yahritza wrote the song when she was fourteen. At the 23rd Annual Latin Grammy Awards, the trio was nominated for Best New Artist as well as for Best Norteño Album for Obsessed, their debut album.

Controversy

The Martinez siblings are of Mexican descent, with parents from Michoacán. Following an interview in which they expressed dislike for Mexico City and its cuisine, the group faced criticism on social media. In response to the backlash, they issued an apology, stating that it was never their intention to offend anyone.