Norteño-sax or norteño with sax is a subgenre of regional Mexican music.
| Norteño-sax | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Norteño with sax |
| Cultural origins | Mid-20th century, Northeastern Mexico |
| Typical instruments | Vocals, alto saxophone, button accordion, bajo sexto, bajo quinto, electric bass, electronic keyboard, drum kit, congas, güiro, cowbell, electronic percussions, tololoche, snare drum |
| Local scenes | |
| Mexico, United States | |
It incorporates the use of the alto saxophone as the main instrument, as well as traditional instruments such as vocals, button accordion, bajo sexto, electric bass, and drums.[1]
History[edit]
Norteño with sax originated in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico,[2] in the 1940s. Over the years, its popularity had spread to several other regions of Mexico; mainly in the country's landlocked states. It would also gain popularity among the Mexican community in the United States from said Mexican region.[citation needed]
Even though norteño-sax had its origins in Nuevo León, as did traditional accordion-led norteño, the former eventually became more culturally associated with states such as Chihuahua, Coahuila, Durango, Zacatecas, and San Luis Potosí; in part due to it being more popular there than its native region.[citation needed]
The term "norteño-sax" or "norteño with sax" did not become widely used until the 2010s. Prior to that, it was known simply as "norteño" music. The genre eventually received its own name in order for it to be distinguishable from other styles of norteño music.[citation needed]
More recent norteño-sax artists have incorporated modern elements into their music in terms of instruments and lyrics without abandoning their traditional roots.[1]
Artists[edit]
Some famous norteño-sax acts include Lorenzo de Monteclaro,[3] Conjunto Primavera,[4] Los Rieleros del Norte,[5] Polo Urías y su Máquina Norteña, Kikín y Los Astros,[2] La Maquinaria Norteña,[6] La Fiera de Ojinaga,[7] La Energía Norteña,[8] Los Pescadores del Río Conchos, [9] La Zenda Norteña,[10] among others.
Repertoire[edit]
Styles of songs performed in norteño-sax include rancheras, corridos, cumbias, boleros, huapangos, ballads, charangas, polkas, waltzes, chotís, mazurkas, and redowas.
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Norteño-Sax". Chosic. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- ^ a b "Tercia de talentos en "Cuna del norteño sax"". www.lamejor.gremradio.com.mx. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- ^ "El Sonido de la Música - Lorenzo de Monteclaro". Notisistema. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- ^ "¿Qué fue de Conjunto Primavera? Los músicos que pusieron de moda el Norteño-Sax en los 90". El Heraldo de México. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- ^ "Los Rieleros del Norte se confiesan y dicen "Te Llamé Borracho"". Radio Notas. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- ^ "Complace La Maquinaria Norteña a fronterizos con su estilo norteño-sax". El Diario de Juárez. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- ^ "La Fiera de Ojinaga makes Houston Rodeo concert debut on Go Tejano Day". The Houston Chronicle. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- ^ ""Se les peló Baltazar" es el más reciente lanzamiento de La Energía Norteña". Rolamix. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- ^ "Vive Chihuahua Tour: Unidos por el Norteño Sax". Monitor Latino. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- ^ "La Zenda Norteña estrena "A veces" punta de lanza de su nueva produccion". Radio Notas. Retrieved April 2, 2024.