El Gusto (Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán): Identify the instrument or instruments that stand out and mention anything that you noticed about how they were played (mánicos, plucking, bowing). Describe the singing style.

• Report 5 (Son de Mariachi): CD 2.

Select ONE of the following:

1. a) Track 6, Las Olas (Mariachi Mexico)
2. b) Track 7, El Gusto (Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán)
3. c) Track 8, Las Alazanas (Ballet Folklórico de México)

Instructions:

Include the title, the name of the composer (if known) and of the performer. Identify the instrument or instruments that stand out and mention anything that you noticed about how they were played (mánicos, plucking, bowing). Describe the singing style. Provide a summary of the lyrics (see the translations in the course reader) and point out any significant details.