Mexican Music

Mexico is known to be a land of colors, spices, Rodeo, dance and of course unique melodious sounds! With so many feathers in its hat, Mexican music is popularly accepted throughout the world. It is a combination of various musical styles and is majorly influenced by the Mexican and European cultures. Mexico has always harbored a very rich history of music with a variety of instruments and music styles influenced by cultures.

The Mexican music history dates back to the time when Mexico was under the Spanish dominion and through whom they incorporated their Pre-Columbian roots, which later became their identity. Mexican music was then inspired by the Spanish traditions and regional music styles, giving rise to folk and classic sounds. Even though there are a number of musical styles which evolved after this music was recognized globally, there are a few basic types that are still used in compositions. In the coming up paragraphs you will find out what are these types or Mexican music genres, read on.