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The History of Mariachi
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The word “mariachi” dates back to early 19th century Mexico, but its exact origin is a source of debate. While some people believe the word comes from the French term mariage, others say it means “dancers in wooden shoes.”
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The Mexican Revolution was a class revolution driven by workers who rebelled against the feudal system, including the exploitation of workers on haciendas.
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The Mexican Revolution was a class revolution driven by workers who rebelled against the feudal system, including the exploitation of workers on haciendas. Mariachi performers were among the workers who rebelled against the inequality in their role, leading to the eventual revolution.
ChapterThe History of Mariachi
EpisodeMariachi: The Rodney Dangerfield of Music
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The origins of mariachi music can be traced back to Co-Cula, in Jalisco, where it was first written about in 1852 by a Catholic priest who denounced the drunken festivals and music.
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The origins of mariachi music can be traced back to Co-Cula, in Jalisco, where it was first written about in 1852 by a Catholic priest who denounced the drunken festivals and music. The French occupation of Mexico between 1862 and 1866 created a myth about the word mariachi being a local butchering of the French word marriage.
ChapterThe History of Mariachi
EpisodeMariachi: The Rodney Dangerfield of Music
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The origins of mariachi music can be traced to religious songs, with the word "maria" meaning the Virgin Mary, though the genre evolved to include songs about love and rural life.
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The origins of mariachi music can be traced to religious songs, with the word "maria" meaning the Virgin Mary, though the genre evolved to include songs about love and rural life. The hacienda system, which fueled the genre's growth, was disrupted during and after the Mexican Revolution.