Son Huasteco
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| Son Huasteco | |
| Stylistic origins | |
|---|---|
| Cultural origins |
18th century Sierra Huasteca
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| Typical instruments | |
| Mainstream popularity | Popularity of this Mexican genre has grown much. |
| Subgenres | |
| Huapango | |
| Other topics | |
| Charro - Jarabe tapatío - Zapateado-Mariachi | |
Son Huasteco is a traditional Mexican musical style originating in the area of Northeastern Mexico called La Huasteca. Usually it is played by a Trio Huasteco composed of a Quinta Huapanguera (five stringed guitar-like) a Jarana Huasteca (a stringed instrument related to the jarana) and a violin. Singers will often use the falsetto register. The son Huasteco is particularly noteworthy for its flamboyant and virtuoso violin parts. Two different dances are often danced to Son Huasteco: the Zapateado and the Huapango. Originally it is a development of the cuban son, flamenco and indigenous music of the Huastec people.
Related genres are: Son Jarocho, Son Cubano, Huapango, Flamenco

