Rancheras y Mariachi Essentials

Rancheras y Mariachi Essentials

Mariachi and ranchera are the signature sounds of Mexico. Known for flamboyant costumes and sentimental songs, mariachi music evolved from Mexican son in the early 20th century. While José Alfredo Jiménez and Vicente Fernández epitomise its theatrically romantic maximalism, Vargas de Tecalitlán brought an artier version to the U.S. while touring with Linda Ronstadt. Originally part of the mariachi repertoire, ranchera (i.e., ranch music) songs about love, nation and nature were popularised by magnificent midcentury singers like falsetto king Miguel Aceves Mejía, Lola Beltrán and, more recently, soft-rocking star Juan Gabriel.

Select a country or region

Africa, Middle East, and India

Asia Pacific

Europe

Latin America and the Caribbean

The United States and Canada