MUSIC 2A03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Mariachi, Strophic Form, Paracho De Verduzco
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Chapter 3: music"s meaning in everyday life (la quinceanera) Case study: significances of music for la quinceanera. A tradition celebrated in latino communities in north, south and cnetral america that marks the passage of teenage girls into adulthood. The ceremony is thought to have its roots in aztec society but it has since merged with. Catholic practice to mark a girl"s passage into womanhood and the entry into the age of courtship. Girls often participate in a catholic mass and then celebrate with food, music, and dancing. Young 15 year old latina girls celebrate their birthday with a la quinceanera. There parties can be bigger the weddings with music, food and dancing. The music spans a wide variety of styles and is not exclusive to this one occasion. Salsa as well as popular latin american and caribbean musical styles are common.