Are Spanish and Mexican music the same thing?

Many of the instruments used in Mexican music have their origination in Europe, so popular Mexican music and Spanish music have that in common. But stylistically, they are very different. Spanish culture blended with Native American and African roots and formed its own styles. read more

Spanish music can mean two things: music in the Spanish language (Castilian) or it can also mean music from Spain the country. This is very different from Mexican music which refers to music from Mexico the country. Many times both countries share and enjoy listening to each other music. read more

Mexican: The term ‘Mexican’ (‘Mexicano’ in Spanish), refers to anyone of Mexican descent/or a person that has ethnic ties to the country of Mexico. Mexicans are Hispanic, as well, because Spanish is the official language of Mexico, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that all Hispanics are Mexican. read more

• There are differences in the way Spanish language is spoken in Mexico, just like English is spoken in US. • There are differences in Mexican and Spanish cultures though the people speak the same Spanish language. • Mexico is an erstwhile Spanish colony. read more