Tejano: Local Music, Global Identity | Grantmakers in the Arts Published in: GIA Reader, Vol 25, No 3 (Fall 2014), 2014 Conference Proceedings Juan Tejeda Flaco Jiménez with Los Caminantes (the band he made his first recordings with for Rio Records). Welcome to Texas, birthplace and home of Tejano music. Tejano in Spanish simply means “Texan.” Even as embattled as Tejano music has been since its beginnings in the mid-1800s in a racist and segregationist society following the Mexican-American War, and in its position amid a mainstream commercial media in the United States that espouses such things as “English only,” the music has survived and continues to be an important and viable form of creative expression and cultural identity for the Tejano/MeXicano people. A distinctive Tejano music began developing in the 1820s and 1830s with the unique confluence of peoples and cultures that came together during this time in Tejas: Indigenous, Spanish, Mexican, Anglo/Texan, and US. Tejanos are primarily Mexicans living in Texas. Tejano music is dance music.
Tejano Music Artists | List of Best Tex-Mex Bands/Groups History of Tejano Music “Texas” comes from the Hasinai word táysha, meaning “friend.” The Hasinai Confederation is part of the Caddo Nation Native American tribe from East Texas. The Caddo were one of the hundreds of different tribes that first inhabited the Texas – Mexico region. Today, many Tejanos trace their roots to the indigenous Native American, Mexican, Spanish, and African cultures. A Tejano is more commonly known as a Texan of Mexican heritage with a history that goes back even to a time where Texas land was Mexican land. When Texas became a state, many Mexicanos were forced to give up land, move to Mexico, or assimilate as a “Mexican – American.” South Texas, having the closest proximity to Mexico became the birthplace of Tejano Music with Alice, Texas being the first Texas city to ever record a Tejano album in the mid 1940’s. In this playlist, you will find classic Tejano songs from the industry’s most recognized Tejano artists such as Little Joe, Laura Canales, Selena, and Ruben Ramos. 01. 02. 03.
Cajun Music: Alive and Well in Louisiana By Ann Savoy One of French Louisiana's most vital attractions is its music. Acadian music has undergone vast changes since arriving in Louisiana, to a large extent because those who play it today live so differently from earlier residents. Understanding Cajun music in all its variety is a large undertaking but an important one. Today, we in Louisiana are fortunate to have living representatives of many of its various styles and stages. Excerpt, J'ai Ete Au Bal: Cajun and Zydeco Music of Louisiana. One of the earliest forms of music in Louisiana was the unaccompanied ballad. Although today television, radio and air conditioners have lured people off their porches and made gatherings of friends less frequent, some of the older people still remember the days when neighbors sat together and shared songs. Marc Savoy (center on Fiddle) in his Saturday morning Cajun music jam session at his music store in Eunice, Louisiana. Other changes came to the Cajun music scene with the string bands.
Cajun music Cajun music, an emblematic music of Louisiana, is rooted in the ballads of the French-speaking Acadians of Canada. Cajun music is often mentioned in tandem with the Creole-based, Cajun-influenced zydeco form, both of Acadiana origin. These French Louisiana sounds have influenced American popular music for many decades, especially country music, and have influenced pop culture through mass media, such as television commercials. Aural analysis[edit] Cajun music is relatively harsh with an infectious beat and a lot of forward drive, placing the accordion at the center. Subgenres of Cajun music[edit] Traditional Cajun[edit] Country and Texas swing Cajun[edit] Main article: Western swing This style involves heavy elements of Texas country music influence and a move away from the traditional accordion. Dancehall Cajun[edit] Cajun "renaissance"[edit] Contemporary Cajun music[edit] Doug Kershaw recorded "Louisiana Man", an autobiographical song that he had written while in the army. Lyrics[edit]
Cajun music Cajun music, an emblematic music of Louisiana, is rooted in the ballads of the French-speaking Acadians of Canada. Cajun music is often mentioned in tandem with the Creole-based, Creole-influenced zydeco form, both of Acadiana origin. These French Louisiana sounds have influenced American popular music for many decades, especially country music, and have influenced pop culture through mass media, such as television commercials. Aural analysis[edit] Cajun music is relatively harsh with an infectious beat and a lot of forward drive, placing the accordion at the center. Subgenres of Cajun music[edit] Traditional Cajun (Before 1930)[edit] Country and Texas swing Cajun (1934–1941)[edit] This style involves heavy elements of Texas country music influence and a move away from the traditional accordion. Dancehall Cajun (1946–1960)[edit] Cajun "renaissance"[edit] Contemporary Cajun music[edit] Doug Kershaw recorded "Louisiana Man", an autobiographical song that he had written while in the army.
What Instruments Are Used in Salsa Music The instruments used in salsa music vary depending upon the specific genre and the geographic influence, but the basic salsa setup demands a brass section, piano and a rhythm section. From these elements musicians create a singular sound representing a fusion of African and Spanish traditions. The key to salsa instrumentation is the beat, so percussion instruments are diverse and often numerous. Types A salsa orchestra typically features the same instruments as in a jazz band: baritone, tenor and alto saxophones; a trumpet section; a trombone section; piano; an electric or upright bass; and the percussion section, which may feature conga drums, bongos, claves, cowbells, cascaras, cymbals and timbales. Geography Salsa has lit up the globe. Features One sees the strongest elements of salsa music's African influence in the types of drums musicians play. Considerations Salsa is an umbrella term for various Latin Caribbean and Cuban musical forms. Expert Insight Related Searches Promoted By Zergnet
Top 10 Salsa Songs of all Time | Salsa Ulysses Too many people smoking some funny things in this page. You should know from the get-go that this topic is always going to be subjective. I personally think you need to break it down a number of ways. 1. Is it for dancing or for listening, or both? 2. Me personally – 1. 2. 3. Anyway, that’s my rant. Plus some stand out tracks – Divino – Pobre Corazon La Salsa Vive – Tito Nieves, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Cheo Feliciano, Ismael Miranda, Celia Cruz Ni Calor Ni Frio – Oscar De Leon Baila Que Baila – Jose Alberto El Canario Llego El Sabor – Jose Alberto and Oscar De Leon Some other great bands/acts to mention (that I don’t think have been mentioned yet) – Mike Devito, NG2, Michel Maza, Victor Maneulle, Spanish Harlem Orchestra, Tiempo Libre, Carlos Oliva, Grupo Gale, Croma Latina, Quinto Mayor, Manolito Simonet, and hey, check out what Tony Succar is doing in Miami with his Michael Jackson Tribute – sweet!
Jazz musical style and genre The 1950s saw the emergence of free jazz, which explored playing without regular meter, beat and formal structures, and in the mid-1950s, hard bop emerged, which introduced influences from rhythm and blues, gospel, and blues, especially in the saxophone and piano playing. Modal jazz developed in the late 1950s, using the mode, or musical scale, as the basis of musical structure and improvisation. Jazz-rock fusion appeared in the late 1960s and early 1970s, combining jazz improvisation with rock music's rhythms, electric instruments, and highly amplified stage sound. Etymology and definition American jazz composer, lyricist, and pianist Eubie Blake made an early contribution to the genre's etymology Jazz is difficult to define because it encompasses a wide range of music spanning a period of over 100 years, from ragtime to the rock-infused fusion. Elements and issues Improvisation In early Dixieland, a.k.a. Tradition and race Roles of women Origins and early history W.
Audio & Video Clips on Louisiana Traditional Culture The following is a list of audio and video clips featured on the Folklife in Louisiana website. 'Tit galop pour Mamou performed by Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys Written by Dewey Balfa. Cajun Music South Louisiana Length of performance: 3:29 From the essay, The Treasured Traditions of Louisiana Music Zydeco sont pas salé performed by Clifton Chenier Written by Clifton Chenier. Zydeco South Louisiana Length of performance: 3:12 From the essay, The Treasured Traditions of Louisiana Music Eh là bas performed by Billie and DeDe Pierce Traditional/public domain. Jazz New Orleans Length of performance: 3:12 From the essay, The Treasured Traditions of Louisiana Music Let's Go Get' Em performed by Bo Dollis, Monk Boudreaux and the ReBirth Brass Band Written by Miller-Dollis-Boudreaux. Mardi Gras Indians New Orleans Length of performance: 4:47 From the essay, Louisiana's Legendary Musicians: A Select List Lake Charles performed by Lucinda Williams Written by Lucinda Williams. Written by Ernie K-Doe.
Havel Edward Havel Rhetoric of Reggae Research Paper Professor Alfred Snider (Tuna) Drums and Bass Guitar: The Foundation of Reggae Music Reggae is a style of music that needs a strong backbone and a strong driving force. The drums are one of the most important instruments in reggae music. The reggae drum set is essentially a compacted form of all African drum and percussion elements. ( This is Bob Marley and the Wailers playing a show. “Percussionist, Uziah "Sticky" Thompson keeps Ziggy's rhythm light and danceable” ( This is an example of what a percussion player’s set up may look like. Reggae drums have fairly flexible guidelines. Another style of drumming is called Rockers invented by drum and bass duo, Sly and Robbie. If you listen to variety of reggae songs, you will realize that the drums sound more or less the same. New bass guitar methods emerged with rock steady.