Son Huasteco

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Son Huasteco
Stylistic origins
Cultural origins
18th century Sierra Huasteca
Typical instruments
Violin, Quinta Huapanguera, Jarana
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