corridos
what it is
The corrido is a popular narrative song and poetry form, a ballad, of Mexico. The songs are often about oppression, history, daily life for peasants, and other socially important information. It is still a popular form today, and was widely popular during the Mexican Revolution and Nicaraguan Revolutions of the 20th century.
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What is corridos?
The corrido is a popular narrative song and poetry form, a ballad, of Mexico. The songs are often about oppression, history, daily life for peasants, and other socially important information. It is still a popular form today, and was widely popular during the Mexican Revolution and Nicaraguan Revolutions of the 20th century.
What are good corridos albums to start with?
Try Underground by T3r Elemento, The Life in Your Eyes by Los Del Limit, Negro Y Azul: The Ballad of Heisenberg (From "Breaking Bad" TV Series) by Los Cuates de Sinaloa, and Renovar O Morir by Calibre 50.
Who are some women making corridos?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/corridos/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making corridos, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-21