"It's always the missing ingredient. You can have a million instruments, but if there's no bass, it'll sound empty," Cardenas said. "My style is a blend between the raw aggression of rock 'n' roll and the disciplined, kind of clean sound of mariachi music."
Mexican musicians continually find ways to evolve, whether it's by incorporating an instrument that dates back to the Mayan civilization or redefining one to create something unique, as in the case of the folky accordion, which came from Europe during the 19th century.
As música Mexicana artists pave their own paths, fresh sounds, like cumbia pop singer Estevie's experimental melodies and Fuerza Regida's "Jersey corridos," have emerged, giving listeners a wide range of experiences to choose from.
Originating in southern Mexico, this upright bass is all about the slap - a raw, percussive sound created when the string hits the fretboard... it can be used in corridos, mariachi and norteño without the need for electric amplification.
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