Ranchera music facts for kids

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Ranchera
Stylistic origins Mariachi
Cultural origins Mexico México
Typical instruments Guitar, Vihuela, Trumpet, Violin, Guitarrón
Mainstream popularity 1930–present
Subgenres
bolero ranchero, corrido, Narcocorrido
Other topics
Charro - Jarabe tapatío (also the name of a song) - Zapateado - Son Huasteco - Huapango - Mexican pop

Ranchera is a Latin music genre. Ranchera is usually sung by one or more people with a guitar. It is popularized in Mexico. This type of music can be traced back to the Mexican Revolution. It is also similar to Mariachi music.

Ranchera singers

Images for kids

  • Vicente Fernandez

    Vicente Fernandez, influential Ranchera singer, wearing a black coat with yellow accents

  • Tumba de José Alfredo Jiménez

    José Alfredo Jiménez' tomb in Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, attracts visitors from around the world.

  • Pepe Aguilar cropped

    Pepe Aguilar

  • Ministro Elizalde asiste a la Ceremonia Inaugural de la Teletón (15720931569)

    Pedro Fernández in 2014.

  • Aida Cuevas.

    Aida Cuevas

  • Ana Gabriel

    Ana Gabriel

  • Lucha Villa (3)

    Lucha Villa

  • Flor Silvestre 1974

    Flor Silvestre in 1974


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