Music of Mexico

In an ever-diversifying world, especially here in America, a challenge many of us face is cultural boundaries. It is not uncommon for us to be oblivious to other cultures because it isn’t one of our priorities to be knowledgeable about them. While pursuing a career in physical therapy, I am sure to treat a multitude of people from all over the world. It is imperative to my profession that I am exposed to as many interactions with cultures, other than my own; to increase the rapport I hope to…

El Dia de Los Muertos commonly referred as the day of the dead is a unique function within the Mexican calendars. The function is meant to honor the department family's friends, relatives, and other heroes. Back before colonization, the celebration was done from 31st October and proceeds until 2nd November every year. The ceremony is highly valued by all persons of Mexican ancestry even those that live in the foreign land. The great occasion usually focuses on gatherings of the family and…

stop was Mazatlan, which is on the Pacific Coast of Mexico across from the southernmost tip of the Baja California Peninsula. We were only planning to stay there long enough to get fuel and eat lunch. In the mid-1800’s, a large group of German immigrants transformed Mazatlan from a native fishing village into a thriving seaport. One of their continuing legacies is the local music which is called Banda and is a variation of Bavarian folk music. Another is The Pacifico Brewery which was…

Top 10 Fiestas In Mexico Latinos know how to have a good time. There are a number of fantastic festivals held across Latin American countries that picking your favorites can be tough. We’ve therefore done the hard bit and narrowed down the fiestas to ten, selecting the best parties in Mexico. So, check out these top celebrations and get your party started. 1. Festival de Mexico We got to start with the main celebration in the country: Festival de Mexico. The fiesta connects well over 50…

that Cinco de Mayo is Mexico’s Independence Day. The Battle of Puebla (May 5, 1862) occurred because Mexico did not possess the ability to allocate funding to pay back war debts to European nations, therefore, Britain, Spain, sent their naval forces to Veracruz to retrieve payment; France, under the rule of Napoleon III, used Mexico’s financial stance as an opportunity to acquire a portion of Mexico. In 1861, a French fleet stormed Veracruz, and 6,000 troops under General Charles Latrille de…

It all began with the Olmecs. To this day, Mexico is home to the largest population of Spanish speakers. Mexico is best known for their bright colors, Mexican cuisine, as well as their celebrations. As early as 30,000 years ago, the Olmecs settled in North America and Mexico. They were most likely hunters and gatherers. These villages eventually grew into cities. To this day, the term Mesoamerica is used to describe the areas these cities were located. The Olmecs are also known for the giant…

incorporated into most of our modern day films. “The surface tics and exploitation excesses of old cult movies are commodified, have any dangerous edges knocked off, and get resold in the mainstream in much the same way as has always gone on in the music industry” (Cineaste 45). Certain film aspects that were once looked down upon in cult films are molded into our everyday lives and movie going…

from Sancti Spiritus, Cuba and used to be called the Guayabana. The Guayabera stopped being produced in Cuba due to their economy and continued in Merida, Yacatan. The Guayabera shirt was so popular that even Luis Echeverría Álvarez, President of Mexico from 1970 to 1976, instituted it as one of his official pieces of clothing (Mentado, “El verdadero origen de la Guayabera”, Par. 4). The "huipil" is a traditional, square-cut blouse that is hand-woven and heavily decorated with embroidered…

Mariachi music is the epitome of Mexico. It embodies what Mexico is and its culture. What started as something so simple, and only to be enjoyed by the wealthy, became the voice of the working class. The genre of music was meant to unify the country during a time of war and political turmoil. There were many artists who made huge contributions to mariachi music and essentially made it the pride of Mexico. What started as so humble became something so spectacular. Mariachi music is the most…

parameter that differentiates individuals. This paper focuses on the various aspects which inform the current cultural position of Mexico. Also, it seeks to determine several songs, politics and religious beliefs which helped shape the culture of Mexican Americans. The historical evolution of Mexican Americans culture went through various phases that inform the modern Mexico. The study of various cultures demonstrates the varied roles…