For Ivan Cornejo, quitting high school to pursue music was worth it

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For Ivan Cornejo, quitting high school to pursue music was worth it

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Published on Aug 19, 2024, 4:40:11 PM
Total time: 00:51:20

Episode Description

Riverside native Ivan Cornejo fuses folk and rock with regional Mexican music. The 20-year-old’s first arena tour starts on August 23.

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