​"Pueblo" means small town in Spanish.

​Every pueblo had their own groups and songs.

The music sounded different in each pueblo.

​Mariachi music is called "Folk" Music.

​None of the music was written down. People learned it by listening to their families play and sing.

​Each state had their own kind of music.

​Jalisco had:

​"Son De Jalisco"

​Ex: "Son De La Negra"

​Used Guitarron

​Each state had their own kind of music.

​Veracruz had:

​"Son Jarocho"

​Ex: "La Bamba"

​Used harp

​Each state had their own kind of music.

​San Luis Potosi had:

​"Son Huasteco"

​Ex: "La Malagunea"

​Used Flute

​Mariachi Vargas

• One of these many mariachi groups

• ​From the pueblo Tecalatlan

• ​In the state of Jalisco

​1932 - Mariachi Vargas Invited to Inauguration

• ​President hears that they won a competition in Guadalajara Inauguration = A party to celebrate a new president

• ​Mexico had experienced many wars and revolutions.

• ​The Mexican President wanted to bring together all the different communities in Mexico by making Mariachi Music the music of Mexico.

​White button clothing with sandals

​​Clothing of Tecalatlan

​The President thought this looked more Mexican.

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