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About Mariachi
Mariachi is a music genre that emerged in Mexico in the 1800s. It is usually classed as a form of regional Mexican.
Among the best-known names in the style are Juan Gabriel, Ángela Aguilar and Carlos Rivera.
From Wikipedia
Mariachi is a genre of regional Mexican music dating back to at least the 18th century, evolving over time in the countryside of various regions of western Mexico. The usual mariachi group today consists of as many as eight violins, two trumpets and at least one guitar, including a high-pitched Mexican Vihuela and an acoustic bass guitar called a guitarrón, and all players take turns singing lead and doing backup vocals.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Mariachi.
Key artists
- Juan Gabriel
- Ángela Aguilar
- Carlos Rivera
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Mariachi?
Mariachi is a music genre that emerged in Mexico in the 1800s. It is usually classed as a form of regional Mexican.
Where and when did Mariachi originate?
Mariachi originated in Mexico in the 1800s.
Who are famous Mariachi artists?
Juan Gabriel, Ángela Aguilar and Carlos Rivera.
Sources & credits
- Wikidata Q464129 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Mariachi – CC BY-SA 4.0
- MusicBrainz genre – CC0
- Mariachi Snooze (ISRC USUAN1100166) by Kevin MacLeod – CC BY 3.0