Ranchera José Alfredo Jiménez, Lola Beltrán, Lucha Villa, Pedro Infante, Rocío Dúrcal, Vicente Fernández, and presently: Pedro Fernández and Pepe Aguilar. The word "ranchera" was derived from the word "rancho" because the songs originated on the ranches and in the countryside of rural Mexico. Rancheras that have been adapted by "conjuntos", or norteño bands from northern Mexico and the southwestern US, are sometimes called "norteños", from the Spanish word for "northern". Ranchera singers often wear "charro" outfits which indicates a cowboy suit with tight pants, a short jacket, a bow and riding boots. Mariachi bands, which are the music source behind
Entre Tangos Y Mariachi Entre Tangos Y Mariachi Entre Tangos Y Mariachi ("Between Tangos And Mariachi") is the title of a studio album released by Spanish performer Rocío Dúrcal on May 15, 2001 by BMG Ariola. This was the second album produced by Argentinian songwriter Bebu Silvetti for the singer. This album features ten cover versions of famous tango, mariachi and samba songs that cross the genres of the mariachi and tango musical styles. To promote this album, the Spanish singer embarked on a tour, performing concert dates in Spain. This ended 13 years of absence from her native land. Four singles were released