Madrecita Little Mother ¿Que musica es esta?

Question

Madrecita

http://youtu.be/YciXH9SBRgQ

Little Mother

Ethnographic Mexico nostalgia documentary video

Musicians serenade the new dead.

What is this musical form? or what might one call it in Spanish or English?

¿Que musica es esta? ¿Como se la podia llamar? Algunas ideas alguien?

Answer 1

Hi Martin-Rizzi,

What I found on the net is that the music used differs per region. In some regions they may use music the deceased person preferred, in other more traditional music. Here is where I read that:

¿Qué música es tradicional para el día de muertos en México?

Hope this is an answer to your question.

Saludos, Chica

Answer 2

I have a Skype call tomorrow morning with my Mexican friend Normita. She was a singer, recorded 4 CD's, and has an interest in traditional Mexican music. I already sent her the link.

• great; thanks! - Martin-Rizzi Nov 14, 2011

Answer 3

How did the waltz get into Mexico folk music?

And let's not forget the polka!

Although truly traditional (Mayann, Incan, etc) music is revived by many small groups wherever possible, the great bulk of Latin music - virtually all of it, really - has its roots across the Atlantic.

Answer 4

http://youtu.be/6l1dbUAfvrI

Here is another musical offering to the new dead on November 2.

How did the waltz get into Mexico folk music?

Surely Max and Carlota did not bring it with them ??¿¿

Answer 5

Hey Martin,

My friend Normita acaba de enviarme una respuesta, la que sigue:

¡Hola, (Jeremias)!

Este es un típico 'corrido norteño'. Generalmente se canta a dos voces en armonía y se acompaña con instrumentos de cuerda (guitarra, guitarrón -el bajo-, violín) y un acordeón.

Es una tradición cantar en los funerales y también el Día de Muertos, para los que murieron durante el año.

Espero que esto responda a tu pregunta.

Abrazos y hasta mañana.

• Gracias! Y Gracias a Normita. - Martin-Rizzi Nov 14, 2011