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-class heterosexual male
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-Native people to celebrate Native American culture; Centered around dancing, singing, food, and cultural transmission
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-deeper pitch)
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- Bittersweet immigration songs about drug trade)
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- Only singing and a guitar) and Essuwonike by Jeremy Dutcher (Sings in Wolostoquey about truth and Reconciliation Commission- Singing, piano, violin)
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- All singing in harmony) and 1944 by Jamala (Song in both Ukranian and English narrating Ukraine and the fears during wars as well as stereotypes)