About Corrido
Corrido is a music genre that emerged in Mexico. It is usually classed as a form of traditional folk song, Mexican folk music and ballad.
Corrido has given rise to 1 subgenre on this site, such as Narcocorrido.
From Wikipedia
A corrido is a narrative metrical tale and poetry that forms a ballad. The songs often feature topics such as oppression, history, daily life for criminals, the vaquero lifestyle, and other socially relevant themes. Corridos were widely popular during the Mexican Revolution and in the Southwestern American frontier as it was also a part of the development of Tejano and New Mexico music, which later influenced Western music.
The genre derives mainly from the romance and, in its most known form, consists of a salutation from the singer, a prologue to the story, the story itself, and a moral and farewell from the singer. In Mexico, it is still a popular genre today.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Corrido.
- ↑ traditional folk song
- ↑ Mexican folk music
- ↑ ballad
- ↓ Narcocorrido
Frequently asked questions
What is Corrido?
Corrido is a music genre that emerged in Mexico. It is usually classed as a form of traditional folk song, Mexican folk music and ballad.
Where and when did Corrido originate?
Corrido originated in Mexico.