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Los alebrijes Posted by Adir on Sep 28, 2010
Los alebrijes are Mexican folk art sculptures of fantastical animals invented by Pedro Linares López in 1936 in Mexico. They’re made of paper or wood and represent an imaginary animal, combining the form of two or more animals. Their structure is made of wood or carrizo and the outside part is wrapped in papier-maché and…
Mexican culture: El Mariachi Posted by Adir on Sep 9, 2010
Mariachi music is one of Mexico’s greatest traditions. The term mariachi comes from the Coca Indians and it means “music”. It’s considered one of the most romantic music forms all over the world and in a mariachi band you can find violins, trumpets, a guitar, a vihuela (typical mariachi guitar) and a guitarrón (a big…
Cuco Peña, ay alma en pena – The history of corridos Posted by Adir on Jan 7, 2009
“Corridos” are Mexican songs that tell stories. They are made up of three parts: a) introduction of the characters, b) the story itself and c) a moral or farewell. The website Corridos Sin Fronteras offers history, songs, and you can even compose your own corrido corrido. OK, now let’s get to the fun part: in…