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Mariachi Plaza

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Mariachi Plaza
Mariachi Plaza
Mariachi Plaza
Mariachi Plaza
Mariachi Plaza
Mariachi Plaza
Mariachi Plaza
Mariachi Plaza
Mariachi Plaza
Mariachi Plaza
Mariachi Plaza
Mariachi Plaza
Mariachi Plaza
Mariachi Plaza
Mariachi Plaza
Phone:
3336174421

Address:
44360, Calle u00C1lvaro Obregu00F3n 280, San Juan de Dios, 44360 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico

Mariachi is a style of music and musical group performance that dates back to at least 18th century, evolving over time in the countryside of various regions of western Mexico. It has a distinctive instrumentation, musical genre, performance and singing styles, and clothing. From the 19th to 20th century, migrations from rural areas into Guadalajara, along with the Mexican government's cultural promotion gradually re-labeled it as Son style, with its alternative name of “mariachi” becoming used for the “urban” form. Modifications of the music include influences from other music such as polkas and waltzes, the addition of trumpets and the use of charro outfits by mariachi musicians. The musical style began to take on national prominence in the first half of the 20th century, with its promotion at presidential inaugurations and on the radio in the 1920s. In 2011 UNESCO recognized mariachi as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, joining six other entries on the Mexican list of that category.
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