The huapango, the major musical genre of the Huasteca, is a rich blend of Amerindian, Spanish and African cultures, ritual dances and poetic improvisation often sung in falsetto, and backed with violin, guitar (both quinta and jarana) and harp accompaniment.
Mexico. This rose is a woman with whom the trovador is in love. ...Mexico. This rose is a woman with whom the trovador is in love. Violin, Mexican guitars & traditional male singer.
A term used for groups of young revolutionaries. Violin, Mexican ...A term used for groups of young revolutionaries. Violin, Mexican guitars & traditional male singer.
A man philosophies about his courting and lets himself get carried ...A man philosophies about his courting and lets himself get carried away emotionally. Violin, Mexican guitars & traditional male singer.
"The woman from Malaga". This song evokes a very beautiful young ..."The woman from Malaga". This song evokes a very beautiful young woman with whom the trovador has fallen in love, swearing to remain faithful till death. Violin, Mexican guitar, traditional female & male singers.
A celebration of the alliance between Veracruzana and Tamaulipeca ...A celebration of the alliance between Veracruzana and Tamaulipeca Huasteca. Violin, Mexican guitar & traditional female singer.
"The whining girl". Traditional song to the entire country, recounts ..."The whining girl". Traditional song to the entire country, recounts the story of the ghost of a woman. Violin, Mexican guitars & traditional male singer.
This piece is a classic known throughout the Huasteca. Violin, ...This piece is a classic known throughout the Huasteca. Violin, Mexican guitars & traditional male singers.
One of the most ancient huapangos of regional repertoire. Violin, ...One of the most ancient huapangos of regional repertoire. Violin, Mexican guitars, traditional female singer & male back up vocalists.
A Tamaulipeca version of a story about a hedonist caiman. Violin, ...A Tamaulipeca version of a story about a hedonist caiman. Violin, Mexican guitars, traditional female singer & male back up vocalists.
"Little flower" in Nahuatl. Song dedicated to the Virgin of ..."Little flower" in Nahuatl. Song dedicated to the Virgin of Guadalupe. Violin, Mexican guitars, traditional male singer & mixed back up vocalists.
Being confronted with pictures of the saints. Dance music. Reed flute ...Being confronted with pictures of the saints. Dance music. Reed flute & tamborcillo (Mexican drum).
Glissés of the dance leader in the dry soil. Dance music. Reed flute ...Glissés of the dance leader in the dry soil. Dance music. Reed flute & tamborcillo (Mexican drum) & footstep.
Played straight after the meal given to the dancers. Dance music. ...Played straight after the meal given to the dancers. Dance music. Reed flute & tamborcillo (Mexican drum).
From "Farewell". The notes of this piece round off the performance. ...From "Farewell". The notes of this piece round off the performance. Dance music. Reed flute & tamborcillo (Mexican drum).
Song about cowherds working on their ranches. Violin, Mexican ...Song about cowherds working on their ranches. Violin, Mexican guitars, traditional male singer & male back up vocalists.
A poetic celebration of Huastec potosina and Tamazunchale. Violin, ...A poetic celebration of Huastec potosina and Tamazunchale. Violin, Mexican guitars, male traditional singer & male back up vocalists.
Homeric theme of the enchanting siren. Violin, Mexican guitars & ...Homeric theme of the enchanting siren. Violin, Mexican guitars & traditional male singers.
"The dispute". A man fond of drinking is complaining that he never ..."The dispute". A man fond of drinking is complaining that he never sees his wife. Violin, Mexican guitars, traditional male singer & male back up vocalists.
Music performed during the viejada which begins on the last day of ...Music performed during the viejada which begins on the last day of October. Violin & Mexican guitar.
Dedicated to the dead, and perfomed on All Saint's Day. Violin, ...Dedicated to the dead, and perfomed on All Saint's Day. Violin, Mexican guitar & traditional male singers.
Verses of a man who enjoys the pleasure of life. Violin, Mexican ...Verses of a man who enjoys the pleasure of life. Violin, Mexican guitar & traditional male singers.
An enchanted promenade beside the Carribean Sea. Violin, Mexican ...An enchanted promenade beside the Carribean Sea. Violin, Mexican guitar & traditional male singers.
Poetic evocation of the life of a country lad. Violin, Mexican ...Poetic evocation of the life of a country lad. Violin, Mexican guitars, traditional male & female singers.
Famous song which has been adopted by many different repertoires. ...Famous song which has been adopted by many different repertoires. Violin, Mexican guitars, traditional male & female singers.
