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About Music of Mexico
Music of Mexico is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of Latin America.
Among the best-known names in the style are Consuelo Velázquez.
Music of Mexico has given rise to 5 subgenres on this site, such as Mexican rock music, Chilena, Regional Mexican and Mexican pop.
From Wikipedia
The music of Mexico is highly diverse, featuring a wide range of musical genres and performance styles. It has been influenced by a variety of cultures, primarily deriving from Europeans, Indigenous, and Africans. Music became an expression of Mexican nationalism starting in the nineteenth century.
In the 21st century, Mexico has ranked as the world's tenth-largest recorded music market and the largest in the Spanish-speaking world, according to IFPI's 2024 and 2002 reports.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Music of Mexico.
Key artists
- Consuelo Velázquez
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Frequently asked questions
What is Music of Mexico?
Music of Mexico is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of Latin America.
Who are famous Music of Mexico artists?
Consuelo Velázquez.
Sources & credits
- Wikidata Q3397325 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Music of Mexico – CC BY-SA 4.0
- Marcha de Zacatecas – Public domain