Corridos Basics
What is a corrido?
A traditional Mexican narrative song that tells a story, often about real-life events or heroes.
"Ya esta cerrada, con tres candados..."
"...Y remachada la puerta negra."
Song: La Puerta Negra - Los Tigres del Norte
"Rodeado de lujos, y no materiales..."
"...siempre buena vida me dieron mis padres."
Song: Nueva Vida - Peso Pluma
Corridos are often compared to what American musical storytelling style?
Folk ballads or country storytelling songs.
“Salieron de San Ysidro procedentes de Tijuana, traían las llantas del carro repletas de …”
“...hierba mala.”
Song: Contrabando y Traición - Los Tigres del Norte
"Cuando yo empece me fue muy bien..."
"..ahora me ven gastar al cien."
Song: LOS CUADROS - Peso Pluma, Tito Double P
Which instruments are most commonly used in traditional corridos?
Accordion and guitar.
"Ahi, en la mesa del rincon yo voy a recordar..."
"... que nunca habia llorado."
Song: La Mesa Del Rincon - Los Tigres Del Norte
What historical period caused corridos to become very popular in Mexico?
The Mexican Revolution.
What role did corridos play in preserving Mexican history before mass media existed?
They served as a form of oral history, spreading news and preserving stories about major events, heroes, and everyday people.