Mariachi, Heritage of the World
In 2011, UNESCO designated "Mariachi, sting music, song and trumpet" as Heritage of Humanity. In 2020, Traditional Mariachi joined Jalisco's heritage's list, recognizing the diversity of the genre.
Both declarations are result of the determination of Mariachi musicians and tradition's bearers. For more than 200 years, they have proudly passed on their cultural legacy to younger generations.
Presentación de Mariachis Tradicionales en Plaza Fundadores (Agosto de 2019) by Cultura JaliscoJalisco Culture
Fandango Barrial (2021-04-21) by Cultura JaliscoJalisco Culture
To speak of Mariachi is to consider the costumes, as well as the melodic, linguistic, harmonic, and rhythmic elements of the bearers and their voices.
Mariachi tradicional en Centro Guadalajara (2021-04-21) by Cultura JaliscoJalisco Culture
Traditional Mariachi consists mainly of string instruments, such as violin, harp, vihuela, guitarron, guitarra de golpe, and six-stringed guitar.
Grupo mariachero en Plaza de la Liberación (2019) by Cultura JaliscoJalisco Culture
Traditional Mariachi musicians dress in rural or country garments. Their repertoire includes sones, jarabes, minuetes, polkas, among others.
Besides musicians, Traditional Mariachi incorporates dancers that tap their feet on a wooden platform.
Wooden Platforms
Mujeres mariacheras con ropa de colores (2019) by Cultura JaliscoJalisco Culture
Traditional Mariachi songs mirror believes and customs of rural Mexico. Ensembles are mostly found in the Western states of Jalisco, Nayarit, Michoacán, and Colima.
In contrast, Modern Mariachi incorporates trumpet to give its music more sonority. It also doubles the number of violins in their ensambles.
Modern Mariachi
Modern Mariachi's outfit is based on the Charro suit.
Modern Mariachi
Mariachi frente al Teatro Degollado (2021-05-24) by Cultura JaliscoJalisco Culture
Modern Mariachi's repertoire includes adaptations of Traditional Mariachi's songs, as well as boleros, rancheras, and ballads.
Modern Mariachi first appeared in Western Mexico but has trascended the national level to become a global reference of Mexican culture.
Mariacheras de Cocula (2019) by Cultura JaliscoJalisco Culture
Jalisco is land of live and vibrant cultures that thrive thanks to the conservation strategies that distinguish its inhabitants.
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