Although Mexican music draws from a number of cultures, it is primarily composed of bits of Amerindian and European musical styles, including the polka and the waltz.
The corrido is one of the more enduring types of Mexican music. It is a type of epic ballad that tells stories involving heroes and villains of the Mexican independence.
During the 1930s, Mexican music began to diversify from region to region. Every region had its own variety of instruments that were commonly used and featured their own song themes.
Mariachi music comes from Jalisco and is a popular regional form. Mariachi bands are ensemble groups that sing about love and valor and are often used in the act of serenading.
The ranchera is a less-epic style of Mexican music. It speaks of everyday occurrences and spreads the idea of the simple Mexican way of life.