Jarocho folk music
Jul 19, 12:09 PM
Son Jarocho is a traditional Mexican musical genre with a strong presence in the state of Veracruz. Its origin dates back to the colonial period, when musical elements from Spanish, indigenous, and African cultures were mixed. The instrumentation of Son Jarocho includes jaranas (small guitars), harps, and the sound of zapateado (rhythmic foot tapping).
In this case, the sound presents a group of Mexicans in Barcelona who meet regularly to celebrate a fandango. A fandango is a party centered around Son Jarocho where people dance, play instruments, and recite verses. This group aims to reclaim Son Jarocho as an important part of Mexican popular music, which is often overshadowed by mariachi, the genre most associated with Mexico internationally.
Celebrating a fandango abroad has a special meaning for Mexicans living outside of their country. It becomes a way to claim their cultural roots and share them with others. In the author's case, Son Jarocho has allowed her to discover a new facet of her culture, especially as a migrant. Listening to this musical genre has made her appreciate Mexican culture even more and has strengthened her ties to it, despite the physical distance.
Son Jarocho is an example of the cultural richness of Mexico. Its presence in other countries through fandangos organized by the Mexican community is a way to keep traditions alive and connect with cultural identity despite the distance.
Recorded in Barcelona by Malinalli García Melchor.
Part of the Migration Sounds project, the world’s first collection of the sounds of human migration.
For more information and to explore the project, see https://www.citiesandmemory.com/migration
In this case, the sound presents a group of Mexicans in Barcelona who meet regularly to celebrate a fandango. A fandango is a party centered around Son Jarocho where people dance, play instruments, and recite verses. This group aims to reclaim Son Jarocho as an important part of Mexican popular music, which is often overshadowed by mariachi, the genre most associated with Mexico internationally.
Celebrating a fandango abroad has a special meaning for Mexicans living outside of their country. It becomes a way to claim their cultural roots and share them with others. In the author's case, Son Jarocho has allowed her to discover a new facet of her culture, especially as a migrant. Listening to this musical genre has made her appreciate Mexican culture even more and has strengthened her ties to it, despite the physical distance.
Son Jarocho is an example of the cultural richness of Mexico. Its presence in other countries through fandangos organized by the Mexican community is a way to keep traditions alive and connect with cultural identity despite the distance.
Recorded in Barcelona by Malinalli García Melchor.
Part of the Migration Sounds project, the world’s first collection of the sounds of human migration.
For more information and to explore the project, see https://www.citiesandmemory.com/migration