The word “mariachi” doesn’t come from an exact reference. Some think it came from the Europeans, but that can’t be true because there is evidence that goes even farther back. Another theory says that the word Mariachi comes from the wood that makes up some instruments. There are many more terms and ideas on how the word Mariachi got started. Mariachi is used today as a way t describe a type of music and musicians that is very popular in the Mexican culture. Mariachi is traced all the way back to the 16th century. Theatre was a big deal in this time. The instruments used in the theatre were the same as the instruments used in the Mariachi bands. (Mexico, The Melting of Two Cultures, 1991). Most of the common ones would be the harp, trumpet, …show more content…
Here is where groups would travel to play songs in haciendas or large Mexican homes. The Mexican revolution really changed how the the Mariachi bands preformed. They no longer could play in homes anymore so they spent their time traveling from town to town singing and spreading stories of the war. They would normally set up at squares or big celebrations and play for anyone to come listen. (Collins, 2004). When the revolution finally need in 1910 Mexicans took to Mariachi as pride. The bands sung songs from tales of the war and told stories of great heros. This really made Mexicans stand by Mariachi as their own. In the 1940s Mariachi started to spread outside of Mexico. Many immigrants were coming over into the U.S. and with them they would bring their music and customs. Mariachi slowly started to become part of the American culture. By the 1950s Mariachi could be hear in cafes and festivals all over the U.S.. Today the southwest part of United States is where it is the most popular. It is heard throughout most of the world. Today, mariachi music can be found all over Mexico and the U.S., though its popularity in this country is more limited to the Southwest of the U.S.. The musicians of today’s mariachi ensembles are highly skilled, well-trained men and women of all ages. They can read and write music and many of them can play multiple
The tradition still takes place today in many areas of Mexico. However, some parts of Mexico do the dance a little differently. The dance is more common in the central regi...
The traditions my parents instilled in me at a young age are important to me. They are part of my Latin culture and identity. One of the most important traditions that I value the most is our devotion to “La Virgen de Guadalupe” (The Virgin of Guadalupe), and although I don't go to church or share a specific a religion, I believe in La Virgen as a protector and a guardian figure and maintain her presence in my daily life.
School children also often get a chance to try their hands at creating basic Mexican cuisine. In some areas of the southwest, particularly in the city of Los Angeles, celebrations of regional Mexican dancing and music are held. However, regardless of the area of celebration, one could almost certainly find mariachi band filled restaurants, outdoor festivities, and social gatherings with large amounts of Dos Equis and Corona beer for the adults. Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a day that focuses on celebrating Mexican heritage and the Mexican way of life, but still pays homage to the battle that gave way to Mexico’s independence. Whether one is dancing in a large parade, or simply bonding with loved ones, it is important to always recognize the true purpose of Cinco de Mayo, and to remember and thank those who helped secure Mexico’s freedom so many years ago.
Tex-Mex is a fusion of Northern Mexico and Southern Texas culture that initiated some time after the Spanish-American war when Texas was originally a part of Mexico. Tex-Mex can be used to talk about food as well as music, a culture in its own community. Tejano music dates far back into the mid-part of the 19th century, starting with a “more pop-oriented urban form relying on keyboards and synthesizer in place of the accordion.” (Broughton, 2000) It is said that this genre of music initiated when German, Polish, and Czech immigrants introduced the accordion, and from then on, evolved into three subgenres of Tejano music. Something that stands out about Tejano music is its instrumentation and orchestration as seen in conjunto, Banda, and grupo, the three subgenres that emerged throughout the spread of time with the influences of many artists
The history of the mariachi can be traced back to the sixteenth century and the days of the Spanish colonization. During this time, theatre was immensely popular. The instruments used in these theatrical productions included violins, guitars, and harps. It was to this time, and to these instruments, that the origins of the modern mariachi can be traced (Mexico, The Melting of Two Cultures, 1991).
Tejano has been around for a long time, but how long? The length of time it has been around can say a lot about Tejano culture because music speaks so much for its people.
Music, in the history of Puerto Rico, has played a role of great significance as a means of cultural expression. The five centuries of musical activity shows that Puerto Ricans have created, developed and promoted a variety of genres ranging from folk music, concert music and new genres. The Puerto Rican music and native musicians have shaped and enriched the identity of the Puerto Rican people and their roots.
Trujillo followed a similar route in which he adopted the music of the merengue cibaeño as the national music. Merengue was not performed in ballrooms outside of el cibao, it was shunned in high society dances and ballrooms until Trujillo made it the national music, “In 1936, Trujillo made an official declaration making the Cibao merengue the official music and dance genre of the Dominican Republic” (Ryan). He hired a band, renamed it la Orquesta de Presidensia Trujillo and made it his personal band. Trujillo had this band tour with him whenever he traveled for political campaigns or other reasons. People were shocked to hear this traditional and rough sounding music in these high society events. By using propaganda, Trujillo managed to bring merengue into the ballrooms and turn Merengue tipico Cibaeño into a national symbol. Trujillo also used merengue to unify the nation, thus homogenizing the
Many countries have the pleasure of celebrating Independence Days. These historic holidays are filled with nationalistic celebrations and delicious traditional food. In Chile, the natives celebrate their break from Spain with Fiestas Patrias. In Mexico, the president begins the celebration by ringing a bell and reciting the “Grito de Dolores” and he ends his speech by saying “Viva Mexico” three times.
It was music of country people that celebrated the joys, the struggles, and the triumphs of the Mexican people. The Mariachi was a version of Spanish theatrical orchestra consisting of violins (usually two), guitars, also called “guitarron”, and a harp. The word “Mariachi” derives from the French word “wedding” or “marriage”. Music and dance were important elements of Spanish theatrical productions, enormously popular throughout the Spanish-speaking world during the colonial period. It was from this group that several of the most distinctive regional ensembles of Mexico developed, including the Mariachi. The musical form and ensemble of the Mariachi developed differently from region to region throughout time. The ensemble that is familiar today began to take shape in the nineteenth century in the state of Jalisco. In other areas such as Veracruz and Huasteca, the northeast region of the country, the ensemble evolved differently. By the end of the nineteenth century, the instrumentation consisted of the cocula or the vihuela, two violins, the guitarron, and two
The instruments used for this song is of a standard rock band; lead vocalist, electric guitar, bass guitar and drum kit. The genre for this song is determined by the steady and yet simplistic instruments used in this version. An interesting note is that the chorus is in the genre of rock but the verses combine the genres tango and reggae. This could be because merging these three different styles of music attracted the attention of youth more with rock being rebellious at that time and tango and reggae having a heavy beat for that time period. ...
The origin of Mexican Folklorico dances originate from Mesoamerican days when the Mayas and the Aztecs
The Latin Americans never wanted to be left in this music development. The Latin Americans had their own music, Jazz (Gordon, 2005). They wanted to influence in the development of the music. Soon, Salsa was born out if mixture from the Jazz music and Mambo. Salsa took the bodily movements and the Cuban beats as a contribution from the Caribbean culture. The Latin America contributed the wording of Salsa music. Diversity necessitated the growth of Salsa as Mambo had been viewed with suspicion as it was linked to ghetto status hence it was
What is culture? Many people ask themselves this question every day. The more you think about it the more confusing it is. Sometimes you start leaning to a culture and then people tell you you’re wrong or they make you feel like a different person because of your culture. I go through this almost every day. Because of the way I was raised I love Mexican rodeo but I was born and raised in Joliet. This can be very difficult trying to understand culture. I live in this huge mix of culture. Culture is personal. People can have many cultures especially in America and because of globalization. Cultural identity is not one or the other, it is not Mexican or American. Cultural identity is an individual relevant thing.