October 5th, 2016
The letter is M for Mariachi Music
Mariachi is a genre of music that originated
in the State of Jalisco,
in Western Mexico.
It is an integration of stringed instruments influenced by the cultural impacts
of the historical development of Western Mexico, and throughout the history
of mariachi musicians have experimented with
brass, wind and percussion instruments.
The Mariachi ensemble generally consists of violins, trumpets, a
classical guitar, a vihueta (high pitched five string guitar)
a guitarron (large acoustic bass) and sometimes a harp or two.
The original Mariachi were street musicians, or buskers.
Now they dress in silver studded charro outfits with wide brimmed hats and many
are professional entertainers doing paid gigs.
The term "Mariachi" is said to be an adaption of the French word for marriage
as this type of musical formation used to play at such events.
Here is a stirring example of this music that
has become emblematic of Mexican music...
For more interesting Ms muscle your way over to
ABC Wednesday, here,
with thanks to Roger, Denise, Leslie
and all musical helpers.
of the historical development of Western Mexico, and throughout the history
of mariachi musicians have experimented with
brass, wind and percussion instruments.
The Mariachi ensemble generally consists of violins, trumpets, a
classical guitar, a vihueta (high pitched five string guitar)
a guitarron (large acoustic bass) and sometimes a harp or two.
The original Mariachi were street musicians, or buskers.
Now they dress in silver studded charro outfits with wide brimmed hats and many
are professional entertainers doing paid gigs.
The term "Mariachi" is said to be an adaption of the French word for marriage
as this type of musical formation used to play at such events.
Here is a stirring example of this music that
has become emblematic of Mexican music...
For more interesting Ms muscle your way over to
ABC Wednesday, here,
with thanks to Roger, Denise, Leslie
and all musical helpers.
6 comments:
There was a mariachi band at one of my nephews weddings which I now know was quite appropriate. :)
Music that makes one move ~ lovely post and great photos!
Wishing you a Happy Week ^_^
that is a wonderful choice for m ..... music is so important to so many people and ofcourse also to me
Have a wonderful ABC-day / - week
♫ M e l ☺ d y ♫ (abc-w-team)
http://melodymusic.nl/19m-5-okt/
It is such joyful music! I enjoyed this post for the music and the memories of when we spent a little time in Mexico or in bordering states where we first heard this music.
I'm a sucker for the music!
ROG, ABCW
I didn't know they had harps. Now I want to hear a mariachi band with a harp. Wonder how different the sound is with a harp.
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