Son Jarocho

Son Jarocho Son jarocho is music from the state of Veracruz on Mexico’s Gulf Coast. Like the various Mexican sones, son jarocho is regionally distinct and is notable for its fast tempo and lyrical themes that include culturally specific references to the region. A unique blend of indigenous, African, and Spanish baroque musical sensibilities, son jarocho was first performed in rural communities and pueblos. It arrived in Mexico City, and elsewhere throughout the country, as early as the…