About Ranchera
Ranchera is a music genre that emerged in Mexico in the 1930s. It is usually classed as a form of composed musical work and regional Mexican.
Well-known performers associated with it include Chavela Vargas, Lola Flores, Lucero and Rocío Dúrcal.
From Wikipedia
Ranchera or canción ranchera is a genre of traditional music of Mexico. It dates to before the years of the Mexican Revolution. Rancheras today are played in the vast majority of regional Mexican music styles. Drawing on rural traditional folk music, the ranchera developed as a symbol of a new national consciousness in reaction to the aristocratic tastes of the period.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Ranchera.
- ↑ composed musical work
- ↑ regional Mexican
Key artists
- Chavela Vargas
- Lola Flores
- Lucero
- Rocío Dúrcal
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Ranchera?
Ranchera is a music genre that emerged in Mexico in the 1930s. It is usually classed as a form of composed musical work and regional Mexican.
Where and when did Ranchera originate?
Ranchera originated in Mexico in the 1930s.
Who are famous Ranchera artists?
Chavela Vargas, Lola Flores, Lucero and Rocío Dúrcal.