Mariachi | |
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Stylistic origins | Son Jaliscience |
Cultural origins | 18th century, Cocula, Jalisco |
Typical instruments | Violin, guitarrón, guitarra de golpe, vihuela, guitar, trumpet, and occasionally a harp |
Subgenres | |
Ranchera, Traditional | |
Other topics | |
Charro – Jarabe tapatío (also the name of a song) |
Mariachi is a Latin music genre. It is popularized in Mexico and its culture. This type of music includes instruments such as the violin, trumpet, guitar, vihuela, guitarrón and sometimes a harp. Mariachi is sung and performed mostly in bands. However, some solo artists such as Selena and Alejandro Fernández have recorded and performed Mariachi songs.