About Banda music
Banda music is a music genre that emerged in Mexico. It is usually classed as a form of regional Mexican and brass band music.
Banda music has given rise to 1 subgenre on this site, such as Narcocorrido.
From Wikipedia
Banda is a subgenre of regional Mexican music and type of ensemble in which wind (mostly brass) and percussion instruments are performed.
The history of banda music in Mexico dates from the middle of the 19th century with the arrival of piston brass instruments, when community musicians tried to imitate military bands. The first bandas were formed in southern and central Mexico. Many types of bandas exist in different territories and villages, playing traditional or modern music, organized privately or municipally.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Banda music.
- ↑ regional Mexican
- ↑ brass band music
- ↓ Narcocorrido
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Frequently asked questions
What is Banda music?
Banda music is a music genre that emerged in Mexico. It is usually classed as a form of regional Mexican and brass band music.
Where and when did Banda music originate?
Banda music originated in Mexico.