| Mariachi | |
|---|---|
| Stylistic origins | Son Jaliscience |
| Cultural origins | 18th century, Cocula, Jalisco |
| Typical instruments | Violin, guitarrón, guitarra de golpe, vihuela, guitar, trumpet, and occasionally a harp |
| Subgenres | |
| Ranchera, Traditional | |
| Other topics | |
| Charro – Jarabe tapatío (also the name of a song) | |
Mariachi is a Latin music genre. It is popularized in Mexico and its culture. This type of music includes instruments such as the violin, trumpet, guitar, vihuela, guitarrón and sometimes a harp. Mariachi is sung and performed mostly in bands. However, some solo artists such as Selena and Alejandro Fernández have recorded and performed Mariachi songs.
