Ranchera

Origin

Ranchera is a type of traditional music from Mexico. It began before the Mexican Revolution and has become an important part of many regional Mexican music styles today.

Rancheras started from the folk music of rural areas. Over time, this music grew to represent a new feeling of national pride. It was a way for people to express their identity.

Today

Today, rancheras are loved by many and are often heard at parties, festivals, and family gatherings. They tell stories of everyday life, love, and the spirit of the Mexican people.

Definitions

The word ranchera comes from rancho because these songs began on farms in rural Mexico.

Traditional rancheras often talk about love, heartbreak, patriotism, or nature. The music can have different rhythms. Songs usually start with music, then have verses and a repeating part, with a special yell called the grito mexicano.

Some famous ranchera songwriters are Lucha Reyes, Cuco Sánchez, Antonio Aguilar, Juan Gabriel, and José Alfredo Jiménez. A related style is the corrido.