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In this group Martínez defined the function of the trumpet in the mariachi, instrument that was not usual in this gender until him. [2] [5] During practically all his participation in the Mariachi Vargas worked like only as trumpeter. His form to interpret created a unique and pioneer style that is the most imitated model until the actuality. [6]
He contributed many arrangements and original compositions to the trumpet repertoire. His Scherzo in D minor is often heard in recitals, and has been recorded by David Hickman . He is regarded as the popularizer of "La Virgen de la Macarena", commonly known as "the bullfighter 's song", to US audiences. [ 4 ]
Mariachi (US: / ˌ m ɑːr i ˈ ɑː tʃ i /, UK: / ˌ m ær-/, Spanish: [maˈɾjatʃi]) is an ensemble of musicians that typically play ranchera, the regional Mexican music dating back to at least the 18th century, evolving over time in the countryside of various regions of western Mexico. [1]
There are many styles of northern mexican folk music, among the most popular being Ranchera, Corrido, Huapango, Chotís, Polka, Redova and Banda. Norteño folk music is some of the most popular music in and out of Mexico, with Corridos and Rancheras being specifically popular in Chile, Colombia, United States, Central America and Spain. [7]
A Mexican guitarrón player in a traditional Mariachi uniform. The guitarrón mexicano ( Spanish for "big Mexican guitar", the suffix -ón being a Spanish augmentative ) or Mexican guitarrón is a very large, deep-bodied Mexican six-string acoustic bass guitar played traditionally in Mariachi groups.
"Germans in Mexico" by Electric Six "Going to Mexico" by Steve Miller Band "Gulf of Mexico" by Shawn Mullins "Highwayman" by Beseech "Hoy me voy para Mexico" by Menudo "I've got Mexico" by Eddy Raven "In Old Mexico" by Tom Lehrer "Just Like Mexico" by Don Cisco "Long way to Mexico" by Roger Creager "Mexican Divorce" by The Drifters
Duranguense is a subgenre of regional Mexican music. It is a hybrid of Technobanda and Tamborazo.The instruments held over from tamborazo are the saxophone, trombone, and tambora, while the instruments held over from technobanda are the electronic keyboard (more specifically the Korg X3, Korg N364, which are used for the main melody and the Yamaha DX7, which is used by many bands for the bass ...
Tierra Caliente music originated in the late 20th century in Mexico's Tierra Caliente region. The genre was influenced by the technobanda sound; essentially using the same instruments such as vocals, electric keyboards, electric bass, trumpets, trombones, saxophones and drums. Some bands also utilize accordions. Tierra Caliente emphasizes the ...