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Mexico's Pioneer Mariachis, Vol.2: Mariachi Tapatío de José Marmolejo: El Auténtico

Mariachi Tapatío de José Marmolejo
Mexico's Pioneer Mariachis, Vol.2: Mariachi Tapatío de José Marmolejo: El Auténtico

Mariachi is a genre of regional Mexican music that dates from the 18th century. Originally considered a rural music, mariachi gradually evolved into an urban form. The musical style eventually began to take on national prominence in the first half of the 20th century with the introduction of records and radio. Early mariachi bands were composed of violins and guitars. Over time, bands added a horn instrument to the music; by the 1930s, they were including a trumpet in the stringed ensemble. Mariachi bands also began wearing charro outfits to identify with the music more closely. In 2011, mariachi was recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage.

In 1993, Arhoolie Records issued several anthologies of early mariachi bands. Volume 2 features the music of Mariachi Tapatio de Jose Marmolejo. From the mid-1930s to the mid-1940s, Mariachi Tapatio was one of Mexico’s premier mariachi bands. Jose Marmolejo, who led the band on Mexican vihuela, got his start playing in his uncle’s band Mariachi Coculense de Cirilo Marmolejo. Following the band’s return from the 1933 World’s Fair in Chicago, Jose formed his own band, Mariachi Tapatio. On trumpet the band featured Jesus Salazar, who is considered by some to be the “father” of the mariachi trumpet. Mariachi Tapatio performed until disbanding in 1968.

Track Listing

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La Negra Mariachi Tapatío de José Marmolejo 03:04
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De Mañana En Adelante Mariachi Tapatío de José Marmolejo 03:10
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Guadalajara Mariachi Tapatío de José Marmolejo 03:15
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El Pajaro Cardenal Mariachi Tapatío de José Marmolejo 03:11
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Ando Tomando Mariachi Tapatío de José Marmolejo 03:17
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El Mariachi Mariachi Tapatío de José Marmolejo 03:16
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Las Copetonas Mariachi Tapatío de José Marmolejo 03:19
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El Ranchero Mariachi Tapatío de José Marmolejo 03:09
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El Pasajero Mariachi Tapatío de José Marmolejo 03:16
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Mis Pulgas Mariachi Tapatío de José Marmolejo 03:09
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El Borracho Mariachi Tapatío de José Marmolejo 03:16
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El Zopilote Mojado Mariachi Tapatío de José Marmolejo 03:10
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La Rosita Mariachi Tapatío de José Marmolejo 03:14
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Me Voy Para El Norte Mariachi Tapatío de José Marmolejo 03:06
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El Tirador Mariachi Tapatío de José Marmolejo 03:00
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La Primavera Mariachi Tapatío de José Marmolejo 02:41
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El Distinguido Mariachi Tapatío de José Marmolejo 03:14
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La Carrera Mariachi Tapatío de José Marmolejo 03:21
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La Modesta Mariachi Tapatío de José Marmolejo 03:26
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El Carretero Mariachi Tapatío de José Marmolejo 02:33
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El Jabali Mariachi Tapatío de José Marmolejo 03:22
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La Mariquita Mariachi Tapatío de José Marmolejo 02:53
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Mi Tierra Mariachi Tapatío de José Marmolejo 03:16
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El Capulinero Mariachi Tapatío de José Marmolejo 03:14