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Mariachi (US: / ˌ m ɑːr i ˈ ɑː tʃ i /, UK: / ˌ m ær-/, Spanish: [maˈɾjatʃi]) is an ensemble of musicians that typically play ranchera, the regional Mexican music dating back to at least the 18th century, evolving over time in the countryside of various regions of western Mexico. [1]
In this group Martínez defined the function of the trumpet in the mariachi, instrument that was not usual in this gender until him. [2] [5] During practically all his participation in the Mariachi Vargas worked like only as trumpeter. His form to interpret created a unique and pioneer style that is the most imitated model until the actuality. [6]
In 1944, Fuentes joined Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán as a violinist and later as a music arranger. In 1955 he stopped performing in the group, but he has maintained his position as producer, musical arranger and musical director. As such, he had a profound influence on Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán and mariachi music in general.
Hernández has worked with many famous musicians in Latin music, including Selena, Luis Miguel, Linda Ronstadt, Vicente Fernández and Lola Beltrán. [5] [6]He is a mariachi leader in the United States and is recognized internationally as an innovative force behind mariachi music over the last thirty years, both musically as well as in mariachi education.
Mariachi music in 1970s, while still popular in the Regional Mexican music field, was named "the last great decade for mariachi music" according to the Los Angeles Times critic Augustin Gurza. [4] The Mexican farmworkers movement since the 1960s led to the popularity corridos which dealt with their impoverished lives. [5]
Mariachi Plaza in Boyle Heights, where the Mexican influence of East Los Angeles continues to predominate. The statue commemorates Lucha Reyes (1906–1944). Reyes traveled to the United States to study voice, and in 1920 went on tour to several states, where she became an icon among the local Hispanics.
Mariachi — a genre of Mexican musical ensembles and regional style of Mexican music Subcategories. This category has the following 3 subcategories, out of 3 total ...
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