2. Background
very diverse and features a
wide range of different
musical styles
influenced by a variety of
cultures, most notably
Amerindian and European,
since the Late Middle Ages
Many traditional Mexican
songs are well-known
worldwide, although their
origin in Mexico is not
clear to the non-Mexican
listener
3. Music of Folk Roots
Banda-
-created with the imitation of
military bands that were imported
during the Second Mexican Empire
-sounds very similar to polka
music
-to this day remained popular
throughout the central and
northern states
-Although Banda music is played
by many bands from different
parts of Mexico, its original roots
are in Sinaloa
Norteño-
-northern style tunes
-arose in the 1830s and 40's in the
Rio Grande region, in the southern
Texas
4. Music- Pop and Rock
According to the America Top 100,
Mexico had over 90 hits in Latin America
during 2006
Mexican music market serves as a
launching pad to stardom for a lot of non-
Mexican artists who are interested
extending the market-range of their music
60s and 70s most rock bands were
obligated to appear underground
During the 80s and 90s many Mexican
bands went to the surface and popular
rock bands like Molotov and Control
Machete got many followers
Mexico recently has had a "rebirth" of rock
music with bands like Jumbo, Zoé, Porter,
which have made this genre popular again
Mexican rock movement began in the late
1950s and early 1960s, rapidly becoming
popular, and peaking in the 80's and 90's
with real authentic sounds and styles
5. Classical Music
long tradition of classical music, as far
back as the 16th century, when it was a
Spanish colony
Music of Juan Gutiérrez de Padilla and
Hernando Franco, is increasingly
recognized as a significant contribution
to New World culture.
Puebla was a significant center of music
composition in the 17th century
Manuel de Sumaya wrote many
cantadas and villancicos, and he was
the first Mexican to compose an opera
19th century the waltzes of Juventino
Rosas achieved world recognition
20th century, Carlos Chavez, is a
notable composer who wrote
symphonies, ballets, and a wide
catalogue of chamber music
