La Bamba - Region of Veracruz - Mexico (Week 1)

1. La Bamba
2. Los Nacionales De Jacinto Gatica (Quintet - Sones Jarachos)
3. Mexico - Region of Veracruz
4. Arpa Jarocha (Harp), Lead Vocals, Mandriola (Mandolin), Jarana Jarocha (8 String Guitar) and Acoustic Guitar
5. Ethnomusicologist have given musicians the insight and information necessary to  understand the music of different cultures and different corners of the world. With the use  of travel, field experience and full understanding of the language and traditions,  ethnomusicologist have been able to provide new soundscapes and genres of music to our ears. The region of Veracruz is known for its lively, invigorating and up beat folk music. La Bamba, a folk song and dance tune,  is an example of this style of dance music. In the style of Son Jarocho, this traditional wedding dance/song brings together Spanish and African elements. Both of these elements would not be known if it had not been introduced to us by ethnomusicologist nor would it ever reach the classroom to instruct our students on the musical styles of Mexico. 

   

Initial Post - Checking Link

Hello Everyone,

This initial post is to make sure that my blogspot works for the MUG 6935 Summer B Class, Section 4G03. I am very much looking forward to this class where will will discuss the music of the world and cultures. Below you will find our weekly post outline.

1. Title of piece
2. Performer(s)
3. Culture or Origin
4. Orchestration
5. a one paragraph reaction to the piece that makes connections to course readings/discussion (see a specific weekly focus for this paragraph in the Assignments section)

Check back later this week for my first blog submission!!