Son calentano

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The son calentano is an instrumental form of music from the Tierra Caliente region, Mexico. [1] It has meters in 3/4 and 6/8, an ornamented use of violin and back beats on guitar and tamborita. It is usually played by conjunto calentano ensembles and is traditionally performed with dancers.

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References

  1. Johnson, Reed (5 July 2008). "Mexican violinist, actor promoted son calentano music". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 21 January 2013. son calentano, a spry, soulful style of music native to the Tierra Caliente