Mexican MusicThough Mexico offers a terrific variety of music styles, from Boleros to Rancheras, Huapangos to Polkas Norteñas, Sones to Jarabes, and many more, when we think of Mexican music, the word Mariachiimmediately and undoubtedly comes to mind.
To listen to some excellent samplings of Traditional Mexican music, take a moment to visit the following site: Una Muestra de Musica Tradicional Mexicana Another outstanding example of Mexico's musical styles and traditions, prevalent in the southern states of Mexico, is that of the Marimba - a percussion instrument similar to the Xylophone. For an introduction to this musical form, we suggest you visit the following sites: Here is a site wth the lyrics of many favorite Mexican songs and ballads: http://sunburn.uwaterloo.ca/~lfleonvi/music.html |
