Music: Symbol of Culture in Mexico

by Jazmín Montoya Salazar

Mexico is rich not only in minerals, fertile land, hardworking people, but in culture. The culture shows the footprints of our ancestors who left old habits that currently shape the concept of the country, generating habits, dialects, clothes, food, festivities, music. The music is one of the most important pieces of the puzzle of the culture of Mexico. However it is very diverse, as each genre is consistent with the states of the republic, differing in rhythm, instruments. Some examples: in the State of Veracruz is Huapango genre and instrument used is the marimba. Another of the most representative genres the band is typical in the state of Sinaloa. And of course I could not miss the mariachi, taking one of the highest reputation for being one of the Mexican symbols. But particularly makes emphasis on each of the genres of music in our country:

Banda: Genre typical state of Sinaloa, but heard throughout the republic. Made by various instruments, drums, trumpet, dishes, especially wind instruments and more. The most famous bands in the country are la banda el recodo, la arrolladora banda limón, banda cuisillos, banda, banda machos, etc.

photo by Shannon Buckley-Shaklee

Mariachi music originated in the State of Jalisco, is one of the most representative genres of Mexico considered as a symbol of Mexicans in foreign countries, and close relationship with culture. The main instruments are the trumpet, violin, and guitar. Generally the songs are sung and danced by these groups made up of ten people regularly. Some of his most popular songs are la cucaracha, toro mambo, las mañanitas.

Northern: Genre distinctive music of Michoacan, played by guitar and accordion. Among the most popular songs are: caminos de Michoacan, las casas de madera, la mesa del rincon. The groups are the most famous are intocable, los tigres del norte.

Boleros: This type of music is from Yucatan, is a type of romantic music, distinguished by only three people settle their official instrument is the guitar.

These are some of the genre with more brand in the country, however cumbia, rock and pop are not forgotten. However these are more current. Generally, older people have a misconception about these genres. Preferring unquestionably those already specified above, to have a meaning in the context in which they developed, and for being a transcendental aspect in history. All Mexican to hear this music feels vibrate the soul, as the weight of his rhythm has a touch that allows anyone to enjoy it. Hence the importance of each genre has its own style of dance and dress that gives a special touch. But it would be the world if there were no music.