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The popular regional Mexican band Grupo Firme announced they had to cancel Sunday night's performance after the U.S. government suspended the musicians' visas.

The State Department has revoked the visas of several Mexican artists over music it says glorifies cartel violence.

Festival-goers say they're upset, with some calling the move political, while organizers say they're disappointed by the development.

NAPA, Calif. - Festival-goers at a popular Napa concert were disheartened when the Trump administration pulled the visas of two Mexican bands -- saying that their lyrics glorify cartel violence -- a claim the bands dispute and music lovers say will cast a chilling effect on foreign artists wanting to play in the United States.

A couple of the bands, including a very popu

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