Modern and authentic Mexican music is an evolution of the Spanish music brought into Mexico in colonial times (1521 - 1821). Mexican people adopted virtually all the existing European musical instruments and learned how to manufacture nearly all of them locally. read more
The music of Mexico sings of love, country, passion, history, legend and oppression, among other things. Here are three vibrant genres of traditional Mexican music explained. Mariachi. Mariachi music is the first thing that comes to mind when one thinks of Mexican music. read more
Mexican Son music developed from the mixing of Spanish music with indigenous music of different regions, hence the music exhibited much variation across the country, in rhythm, melody, and instrumentation. Mariachi can be considered one type of Mexican son. Mexican son also includes various miscellaneous styles. read more