TRADITIONAL MEXICAN MUSIC

MARIACHI


Groups of mariachi or mariachis are typical ensembles of Mexico, originating in Jalisco. Her music and clothing is renowned worldwide. Still represent one of the many facets of regional Mexican music, mariachi has spread as a symbol of Mexican culture. The music played by mariachis in Mexico it is customary public holidays such as Mother's Day (May 10) or the Virgin of Guadalupe (December 12), family reunions or serenades. Among the authors of major mariachi songs are Rubén Fuentes, José Alfredo Jiménez, Tomás Méndez, Manuel Esperon.





NORTHERN GROUP


The northern group is a type of Mexican musical ensemble, with origins in northern Mexico and southern Texas, United States, where it is known as a whole. The instrumentation consists of buttons or keys accordion, bajo sexto, or under five, or tololoche bass, drums or snare and, optionally, saxophone. The musical forms part of his repertoire are: canción ranchera, corrido, balada, huapango norteño, polka, redova y chotís.