Arriba! Folklorico Music and Dance of Mexico

Arriba! Folklorico Music and Dance of Mexico

This is the podcast about the history of Mexican folklorico dance and music from the Pre-Columbian era to the modern day. This will have not only descriptions and samples of the different pieces from different regions and eras, but also live interviews with the musicians and artists that have been involved with Mexican folklorico music and dance. In particular, mariachi musical groups, trios and other bands will be discussed.

Episodes

January 12, 2010 30 mins
In this episode, we explore the region of the Huasteca and the musical genre of the Huapango. The Huasteca region consists of: - the southern part of the state of Tamaulipas; - the northern part of the state of Veracruz; - the state of San Luis Potosi; - the state of Hidalgo - the state of Queretaro - the state of Puebla We introduce the section by the introduction of 2 Huapangos: - Brief introduction of the Cla...
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In this episode of Arriba! Folklorico Music and Dance of Mexico, we travel to the South of Mexico on the Pacific waters, stretching along the coast to the northern part of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. The state of Oaxaca has one of the largest populations of native indigenous tribes, or "indios" as the Latin Americans call them. Of the seven major cultures and areas of Oaxaca, we focus on 2: the Zapotecas and the Mixtecos....
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March 31, 2009 15 mins
In this episode of Arriba! Folklorico Music and Dance of Mexico, we explore the idyllic region in Southwestern Mexico, the land of the Tarascan indigenous tribes--the Tarascos-- the state of Michoacan. The Tarascan tribes are a people that feel that they have never been subjugated by the Spaniards--although their land was occupied. Like other indigenous tribes of Mexico today, they still mingle their Spanish language wi...
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January 8, 2009 24 mins
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January 8, 2009 19 mins
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January 8, 2009 20 mins
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January 8, 2009 24 mins
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January 8, 2009 9 mins
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This episode describes the wonderful evening at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas, with the first annual gala event called NOCHE DE MARIACHI. This was not a "battle of the bands." Rather, it was a community of mariachi bands in and near the Austin area for a celebration of the mariachis in central Texas. The quality mariachis that were featured and played their songs (which did not overlap with other pieces perfor...
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June 8, 2008 16 mins
In this episode of Arriba! Folklorico Music and Dance of Mexico, we explore the region of Yucatan -- home of the descendants of the Idyllic indigenous peoples known as the Mayas, and center for the folklorico dance known as the Jarana. In this episode, we explore the beginnings of the big Brass Band, called the Banda Yucateca, and we review the costume worn by both the men and women who danced the Jaranas Yucatecas during...
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In this epioside of Arriba! Folklorico Music and Dance of Mexico, we deliver a 4-minute promo podcast episode IN SPANISH to promote the upcoming event called a "Podcamp." Yes, it is that time of year again. The second annual Podcamp (or Podcast unconference) will be held in San Antonio, Texas, on May 3, 2008. We will represent this podcast series in style. Not only will our presence be known, as we will deliver 2 present...
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This episode takes you to the beautiful tropical paradise of Chiapas, the southernmost state of Mexico, bordering on the Central American nations. We describe the costume and the dances of the Chamula tribe, especially the songs of El Jibali (the wild boar), El Rascapetate and Las Chiapanecas. We also mention the music from the instrument of the marimba, as we hear the accompaniment of the folklorico dancers at a live per...
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