CHS 310: Regional Music of Mexico

CHS 310: Regional Music of Mexico

1.      Report 4 (Son de Mariachi): CD 2. Select ONE of the following:

Track 6, El Gusto (Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán)

Track 7, El Cihualteco (Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano)

Instructions:

Include the title, the name of the composer (if known) and of the performer. Identify the instrument or instruments that stand out and mention anything that you noticed about how they were played (mánicos, plucking, bowing). Describe the singing style. Provide a summary of the lyrics (see the translations in the course reader) and point out any significant details.