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The Joy of Mariachi Music
24:47 - 31:21 (06:33)
Mariachi music is not just about the romantic ballads but also the upbeat, patriotic songs that celebrate the peasant class. It is a celebration of music, wind instruments, and accordions that can make anyone feel like a tough guy from the 70s who smells amazing.
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Mariachi was added to the representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity by UNESCO.
24:47 - 28:15 (03:27)
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Mariachi was added to the representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity by UNESCO. It is the music of the revolution, which is prideful and patriotic, mainly consisting of string music, song, and trumpet, but sometimes featuring accordion and wind instruments as well.
ChapterThe Joy of Mariachi Music
EpisodeMariachi: The Rodney Dangerfield of Music
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The host discusses his attraction to Norteño music, describing how it captures the spirit of the peasant class and their love of country despite difficult circumstances, all while telling compelling stories set to infectious beats.
28:15 - 31:21 (03:06)
Summary
The host discusses his attraction to Norteño music, describing how it captures the spirit of the peasant class and their love of country despite difficult circumstances, all while telling compelling stories set to infectious beats.