| Son huasteco | |
|---|---|
| Stylistic origins | Son,Fandango español |
| Cultural origins | 18th centurySierra Huasteca |
| Typical instruments | Violin, Guitarrahuapanguera,Jarana |
| Subgenres | |
| Huapango | |
| Other topics | |
| Charro -Jarabe tapatío -Zapateado-Mariachi | |
Son huasteco is one of eight Mexican song styles and is a traditional Mexican musical style originating in the six state area of Northeastern Mexico calledLa Huasteca. It dates back to the end of the 19th century and is influenced by Spanish and indigenous cultures.[1] Usually it is played by aTrio Huasteco composed of a guitarra quintahuapanguera (a five course, eight stringed guitar-like instrument) aJarana huasteca (a stringed instrument related to thejarana) and a violin. Singers will often use thefalsetto register. The son huasteco is particularly noteworthy for its flamboyant and virtuoso violin parts, although the style varies from state to state. Footwork often danced to son huasteco is theZapateado. Improvisation plays a strong role in the style, with musicians creating their own lyrics and arrangements to a standard repertoire. Typicalsones huastecos are "Cielito Lindo", "La huazanga", "La sirena", "El querreque" and "La cigarra".[2]
Related genres areSon Jarocho andFandango español.
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| OtherRegional Mexican | ||
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