QUESTIONS WITH FULL ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Chambas refer to gigs played by a mariachi ensemble who
typically works together. Answer: True
◉ Mariachi musicians who play al talon are usually paid by the hour.
Answer: False
◉ Two historic events that encouraged migration between Mexico
and the U.S. and thus the movement of mariachis, are the U.S.
immigration Act of 1924 and women's right to vote as granted by the
19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution in 1920. Answer: False
◉ In order to play mariachi al talon, a musician would need to?.
Answer: All of the above:
- Have a vast repertoire of music from which to draw
- be able to improvise as needed and stock introductions and
endings to songs
- Communicate well and have a good rapport with the public
◉ Plantas are performance jobs?. Answer: Occuring with regular
frequence
, ◉ Natividad "Nati" Cano, founder and director of Mariachi Los
Camperos, explained that the social status of mariachi musicians:.
Answer: changed a great deal over his lifetime, going from being
discriminated against to well respected once they were established
in the urban centers and flourished in new locations
◉ A unique economic and living space for mariachi musicians in
Boyle Heights, Los Angeles is called?. Answer: Mariachi Plaza
◉ Mariachi groups established outside Mexico, such as Nati Cano's
Mariachi Los Camperos in Los Angeles, have had the following
unprecedented impact(s) on the Mariachi tradition. Answer: Wider
recognition and valuing of mariachi music
◉ Mariachi groups established in U.S. schools, such as Belle and Juan
Ortiz's program in the San Antonio Independent School District have
had the following innovative impact(s) on the mariachi traditions.
Answer: All of the Above:
- the education of children about mariachi music
- the education of children about Mexico and Mexican culture
- the establishment of youth mariachi groups
◉ Mariachi festivals, such as Tucson International Mexican Festival,
have had the following important impact(s) on the mariachi