MARIACHI BANDS

HISTORY

• Mariachi bands emerged in Mexico as early as the 18th century
• The origin of the word "mariachi" is disputed

HISTORY

• Some people think it comes from:
• The name of the wood that the dance platform is made of
• An image called Maria H (pronounced Mari-Ache)

HISTORY

• Mariachi took on national prominence in the first half of the 20th century
• This was because of the introduction of television and radio
• Mariachi was used as presidential promotion music as early as the 1920s

INSTRUMENTS

• A usual mariachi group has many instruments
• As many as 8 violins
• 2 trumpets
• At least 1 guitar (sometimes more depending)

FUN FACT

• "Mariachi" can refer to:
• The group
• The music
• Or one musician

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