History and traditions
Where was banda introduced?
Sinaloa, Mexico
what is the average number of musicians in a banda?
9-12
How was banda learned?
By watching and hearing
Apprenticeship
passed down
How is banda danced?
It is a partner dance
what did banda influence?
Technobanda
When was Banda "created"?
18th century
What is the most number of members a banda can go up to?
60
what gender dominates banda?
Male
What other types of music is there?
Norteno, mariachi, etc.
What dance did technobanda influence?
quebradita
What music was banda influenced by?
German polka music
Military Band
Name a instrument that BANDA has
clarinet cowbell
trumpet drums
trombone tuba
True or False: Females can't be part of banda
False
What do people at funerals do with the banda?
They sing along
what is the main focus that TECHNOBANDA sings about?
Immigration concerns in the US
What tradition do they have?
having a banda in a funeral
Can people play the same instruments?
Yes
Is being in a banda a full-time job?
No
what banda was the first one to record with a singer?
Banda Recordo
What does BANDA mostly sing about?
love or one-sided love
Why is a banda used in a funeral?
to celebrate life of the deceased
What clothes do bandas typically dress in?
have a uniform that is flashy and the same
What instruments does banda have that technobanda doesn't?
clarinets or other brass instruments