MARIACHIhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5yTmVxRN2g

Mariachi Origin• Mariachi originated in Jalisco, Mexico in the 18th century

and was adapted form France.

• It is a combination of string instruments influenced by the cultural impacts of the historical development of Western Mexico.

• Mariachi music has become great very important in Mexican music by appropriating various Mexican regional song forms, experimenting in popular radio programs, appearing in the first Mexican films, and performing during presidential campaigns.

• Mariachi has been played at Mexican celebrations for centuries. It is very important to their culture and religion.

• Mariachi means on of the most exciting and enchanting musical ensembles found anywhere in the world.

Mariachi- VocabularyEl arpa folklorica- Folk HarpEl corrido- Mexican BalladEl guitarron- Acoustic Bass GuitarLa ranchera- Mexican “country” MusicLa vihuela- Small guitar with 5 stringsEl zapateado- A Type of Tap DancingLas canciones- SongsLos zapatazos- Foot Stomps

Mariachi- Important Facts Originates in Jalisco, MexicoAssociated songs- Mexican “country music”

and mexican balladsAssociated dance- “el zapateado”El zapateado includes loud foot stompsPopular in California and Texas

Special Occasions

Mariachi is played during the following•Roman Catholic Church masses.

•Weddings •Baptisms•Funerals

Clothing

Men- Suites with close fitting pants and jackets with disigns in silver and gold embrodery.Usually black but can also be vivid colors.

Women- Always wear long skirtsVicente Fernández

Popular Artists

Vicente FernándezEddie Gonzalez

Jose Alfredo Jimenez

el zapateadoFOOT STOMPS!