The Mexican polka-influenced band, Polka Madre.
Raúl Pérez-Mejía
Polka music from Europe and norteño music from Mexico have a surprising amount in common — from the upbeat tempos to the ever-present accordian.
For this week's Geo Quiz, we're looking for the name of the European region that has unwittingly exported its music to Mexico, creating a new scene in the country.
Can you name it?
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