Mexican music features a wide variety of styles that are influenced by both indigenous and European cultures. Traditional styles like banda and norteño originated in specific northern Mexican regions but have since spread nationwide. Pop and rock music have also grown in popularity, with many Mexican bands achieving mainstream success starting in the 1980s and 1990s. Additionally, Mexico has a long classical music tradition dating back to the 16th century when it was a Spanish colony, and several Mexican composers from different eras are recognized for contributing significantly to New World culture.

1. Music of Mexico
BY: JESSICA RUSHTON

2. Background
 very diverse and features a
wide range of different
musical styles
 influenced by a variety of
cultures, most notably
Amerindian and European,
since the Late Middle Ages
 Many traditional Mexican
songs are well-known
worldwide, although their
origin in Mexico is not
clear to the non-Mexican
listener

3. Music of Folk Roots
 Banda-
-created with the imitation of
military bands that were imported
during the Second Mexican Empire
-sounds very similar to polka
music
-to this day remained popular
throughout the central and
northern states
-Although Banda music is played
by many bands from different
parts of Mexico, its original roots
are in Sinaloa
 Norteño-
-northern style tunes
-arose in the 1830s and 40's in the
Rio Grande region, in the southern
Texas

4. Music- Pop and Rock
 According to the America Top 100,
Mexico had over 90 hits in Latin America
during 2006
 Mexican music market serves as a
launching pad to stardom for a lot of non-
Mexican artists who are interested
extending the market-range of their music
 60s and 70s most rock bands were
obligated to appear underground
 During the 80s and 90s many Mexican
bands went to the surface and popular
rock bands like Molotov and Control
Machete got many followers
 Mexico recently has had a "rebirth" of rock
music with bands like Jumbo, Zoé, Porter,
which have made this genre popular again
 Mexican rock movement began in the late
1950s and early 1960s, rapidly becoming
popular, and peaking in the 80's and 90's
with real authentic sounds and styles

5. Classical Music
 long tradition of classical music, as far
back as the 16th century, when it was a
Spanish colony
 Music of Juan Gutiérrez de Padilla and
Hernando Franco, is increasingly
recognized as a significant contribution
to New World culture.
 Puebla was a significant center of music
composition in the 17th century
 Manuel de Sumaya wrote many
cantadas and villancicos, and he was
the first Mexican to compose an opera
 19th century the waltzes of Juventino
Rosas achieved world recognition
 20th century, Carlos Chavez, is a
notable composer who wrote
symphonies, ballets, and a wide
catalogue of chamber music

6. Sources
 Wikipedia
-http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexican_music