Mexican Medley

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About This Composition Jarabe Tapatío, often referred to as the Mexican Hat Dance, is the national dance of Mexico. It originated as a courtship dance in Guadalajara, Jalisco, duri ng the 19th century. The standard music of the Jarabe Tapatío was composed in the mid-1800’s by Jesús González Rubio, a music teacher. Its more common instrumental arrangement dates from the 1920s. Sometimes it is confused with La Raspa, another Mexican dance which originated in Veracruz and has no known composer. This Mexican Medley combines Jarabe Tapatío with La Raspa,. Today this music is most commonly performed by either mariachi groups or string ensembles. Show more