Jarbe Tapatio Research Paper

A type of “transplanted musical traditions” that has been brought to the United States that is from Mexico that I know of is called “Jarabe Tapatio” or also known as the “Mexican Hat Dance.” This type of music and dance is performed by Mariachi and is a tradition that has been preserved by Mexican migrants who have migrated to the United States. The “Jarabe Tapatio” or “Mexican Hat Dance” is known for dancing around the guy’s hat known as “Sombrero.” This dance has been kept in the Hispanic culture and transplanted by doing celebrations on dates that are significant to Mexican migrants.

One way in which this dance has been maintained is by conserving the way the dance is performed. The “Jarabe Tapatio” is danced with pairs of dancers consisting of a women and a man. The man wears a “Charro Suit” while the women wears a colorful dress called

On these important days for the migrant families, they perform their custom music and dance. These days have also been brought to the United States along with the musical tradition.

Over the decades, this type of musical traditions have been kept by migrant families who perform this type of music and dance. The performers and listeners have managed to keep this musical tradition by doing events or celebrations. These migrant families keep the tradition going by showing their traditional music and dance to the new generations and passed down through heritage. By continuing to perform their musical traditions the migrant families will maintain their cultural ways and continue on for years and decades to