Genres Quiz #2

What are Rancheras

Mexican folk songs accompanied by Mariachi ensembles

What is the theme of Rancheras

Sentimental themes of provincial ranch life, love and despair; Often represent Mexican masculinity and the archetype of the working

Example of Ranchera Songs

Ay Jalisco No Te Rajes by Lucas Reyes (challenged tradition of Mexican femininity and a Zarzuela: Operetta Song) and La Llorona by Chavela Vargas (About spirituality and Rareza)

What are Mariachis

Traditional Mexican folk music by “Charro” men; Symbol of masculinity and national pride

Characteristics of Mariachis

2 violins, harp, guitar, and vihuela

Example of a Mariachi Song

Estos Celos by Mariachi Divas (first Mariachi band to ever win a Grammy)

What are Pow Wows

Intertribal social gatherings between Natives and non

Characteristics of Pow Wow Songs

Drum, Leads and Seconds, Honor Beats

Examples of Pow Wow Songs

Straight Intertribal by Northern Wind Singers (Higher pitch) and Road Warrior by Young Bird (Lower

What is Pow Wow Step

Fusion of Pow Wow songs and electronic instruments

Example of a Pow Wow Step Song

Electric Pow Wow by Halluci Nation

What are Narcocorridos

Mexican folk ballads that tell a narrative about those involved in drug trafficking

What are Corridos

Oral narratives that are sung as a ballad and passed down Mexican history generally about current events or bandit heroes

Example of a Narcocorrido

Contraband y Traicion by Los Tigres del Norte (Most influential Norteno group

Who are some legendary corridsta performers and what are they famous for

Chalino Sanchez; High pitched, thin, nasal voice and sung Corrido de Cien Muertes and Jenni Rivera; Strong, powerful voice and sung La Chacalosa

What is Folk Music

Music that presumes heritage of oral transmission with traditional instruments and singing

Characters of Folk Music

Reflect pure, bounded culture and is seen as a marker of national culture; Tends to fetishize lower classes

Example of Folk Music

Goodnight Irene by Leadbelly (Blues and folk guitarist imprisoned for murder in 1930

What is Eurovision

Annual international song contest regarding the expression of national/cultural identities and geopolitical debates

Important of Eurovision

Serves as a national stage for gender performance; Should represent the nation, reflect political and historical complex of Europe, and have appealing, aesthetically pleasing music

Example of Eurovision songs

Party for Everybody by Buranovskiye Babushiki (Russian song more visually presented to show their culture