A Mariachi band is a Mexican musical group consisting of four or more musicians that wear charro suits. Mariachi is said to have originated in the state of Jalisco, in the city of Cocula, near Guadalajara, as well as surrounding states of western Mexico.
There are different theories as to the provenance of the word mariachi. Some say it comes from the French word mariage because it was the type of music played at weddings, other refute this theory (apparently the word was in use in Mexico before the arrival of the French). Others claim that it comes from a native language, Coca, in this language mariachi is the name of the type of wood used to make the platform on which musicians would stand to perform.The traditional mariachi band was made up of at least two violins, a guitar, a guitarrón (large bass guitar) and a vihuela (similar to a guitar but with a round back). Nowadays mariachi bands also usually include trumpets, and sometimes a harp. Since the 1930s the charro suit, or traje de charro has been worn by mariachis. A charro is a Mexican cowboy from the state of Jalisco. The charro suit that mariachis wear consists of a waist-length jacket, bow tie, fitted pants, short boots and a wide-brimmed sombrero. The suits are elaborately decorated with silver or gold buttons and embroidered designs.Where to Hear Mariachi Music:You can hear mariachi music at almost any destination in Mexico, but two places that are famous for mariachis are the Plaza de los Mariachis in Guadalajara and Plaza Garibaldi in Mexico City. In these plazas you will find itinerant mariachis that you can hire to play a few songs. |
Ce poate fi mai mexican decat tequila ? Raspunsul este unul singur - Mariachi.
In Mexic Mariachi inseamna mult mai mult decat muzica, este esenta unei revolutii culturale, exprimata de un grup de muzicanti, purtand costume populare specifice, fiind o traditie foarte valoroasa pentru mexicani si o experienta unica pentru straini. Veti gasi mariachi mai ales in restaurantele din Mexic, dar si pe strazi, fiind grupuri de cantareti, usor de recunoscut prin hainele lor, asortate cu palarii cu boruri mari, instrumentele clasice fiind viori, chitari, vihuelas (o chitara cu 5 corzi) si trompete. Repertoriul este foarte variat, cantecele interpretate de mariachi vorbind despre iubire, tradare, politica, eroi revolutionari si chiar despre animale, una dintre cele mai cunoscute melodii fiind "La Cucaracha". Primii mariachi au aparut in sudul statului Jalisco, la inceputurile secolului XIX. Nu se stie exact de unde provine numele mariachi, unii considerand ca a fost inspirat de "mariage", cuvantul francez pentru "casatorie", ocazie cu care mariachi cantau. Marea problema a acestei teorii este ca fenomenul mariachi a aparut intr-o parte a Mexicului unde influenta franceza lipsea, primii colonisti venind aici abia in 1864, cand unii mariachi erau deja celebritati locale. Altii cred ca mariachi vine de la numele local al copacului Cirimo, din lemnul caruia se fac chitarele. .................................................................................................................................................................................. ................................................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... |