Tierra Caliente (music)

Tierra Caliente (music)
For other uses, see Tierra caliente.

Son calentano is a style of Mexican fiddle music made famous by Juan Reynoso, originating from the Tierra Caliente (Mexico) region of Mexico.

The repertory from Tierra Caliente music covers sones calentanos and gustos, and other musical forms as Indias, Malagueñas, Peteneras, Valses, Polkas, Pasos Dobles, Chilenas, Minuets, Corridos, Cantos de Arrullo o de Cuna, Música para Entierros de Personas Mayores y para Angelitos.

The mexican fiddling is used in the folk music of various regions of Mexico.


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