Espinoza Paz is blowing up, and deservedly so. Paz, whose given name is Isidro Chávez Espinoza, is possibly the most popular Mexican musician in both Mexico and the United States right now, but his journey to such stardom has not been easy. 

As a teenager, Paz emigrated from his hometown of Angostura, Sinaloa to the rural town of Dixon, California, where he worked for several years harvesting oranges, olives, and grapes.

Paz was one of the millions of Mexican workers helping to feed both family in Mexico and American consumers. Such a story deserves recognition.

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