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      • In the 1930s, the Mexican government actively promoted ranchera, fostering the production of musical films known as comedias rancheras, featuring acclaimed radio personalities such as Jorge Negrete, Pedro Infante and José Alfredo Jiménez. By the 1950s, ranchera had solidified its status as Mexico’s most popular music genre.
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    It dates to before the years of the Mexican Revolution. Rancheras today are played in the vast majority of regional Mexican music styles. Drawing on rural traditional folk music, the ranchera developed as a symbol of a new national consciousness in reaction to the aristocratic tastes of the period. [citation needed] Definitions.

  3. Jun 26, 2024 · Rancheras, a musical style known for its emotive storytelling and rich cultural heritage, finds its roots deeply embedded in the history of Mexico. This genre of music and dance is synonymous with Mexican identity, encapsulating the nation’s spirit, struggles, and joys.

  4. Jun 30, 2024 · Ranchera music, a genre deeply embedded in the cultural fabric of Mexico, has a rich history that dates back to the 19th century. Originating from the rural areas, ranchera music was initially a form of expression for the working class, particularly the rancheros, or ranch workers.

  5. Beginning in the 1930s, Mexico produced hundreds of comedias rancheras, films that presented the nation with a studio packaged vision of rural life along with the humor and music. By 1950, ranchera music had become the most popular music genre in Mexico.

  6. Apr 1, 2024 · By the 1950s, ranchera had solidified its status as Mexico’s most popular music genre. Ranchera compositions typically incorporate rhythms inspired by waltz, polka, and bolero styles as well as guitars from the Spanish tradition.

  7. Sep 19, 2024 · Ranchera music, an emblem of Mexican identity, weaves a vibrant tale of Mexican history and emotions. Originating in the 19th century, it was born in the fields, among the “campesinos”, finding its voice in the simplicity of rural life.

  8. Oct 18, 2012 · Ranchera literally translates to "from the ranch," and first began appearing during the Mexican Revolution around 1910.