Forged by pressure, Chiquis lets her artistry flourish on ‘Diamantes’

For the last ten years, Chiquis has been struggling against challenging odds to create music she can be proud of. Despite being compared harshly to her late legendary mother, Jenni Rivera in Mexican music and expected to continue the family tradition, the three-time Latin Grammy winner remains steadfast in her niche of contemporary banda music. She isn’t afraid to incorporate modern influences into the traditional genre, and she exudes renewed self-assurance on her latest album, “Diamantes.