Ranchera

Mexican rancheras are felt as part and parcel of the local mestizo culture in Central America, people of African descent, wherever they may be, feel that Ranchera is an outgrowth of son jalescenses. A type of song that was literally sung on a Mexican ranch, ranchera originated in the mid-19th century, just before the Mexican revolution. The music concerned itself with traditional themes of love, patriotism and nature. Ranchera songs are not just one rhythm; the music is basically a waltz, polka or bolero. Their form is standardized with an instrumental introduction and conclusion, with verse and refrains in the middle.