Mariachi “mariachi” as an alternative name for "son jalisciense". Early mariachi players did not look like those of today; they played only string instruments such as guitars and harps and dressed in typical peasant clothing: white pants and shirts with huarache sandals. Those who could play the son jalisciense/mariachi music could find work at haciendas at a higher rate than those who could not. The distinction of mariachi from the older son jalisciense occurred slowly sometime during the 19th century. The music originated in the center-west of Mexico. Most claims for its origin lie in the state of Jalisco but neighboring
Armistice (band) primarily in the mariachi style of their 2009 album "Mariachi El Bronx". The album's tracks blended this with Malinowski's alt-rock, Martin's French indie-pop, and a little reggae. After 2011 Armistice was no longer active due to Béatrice Martin and Jay Malinowski's end of relationship. Martin continues to perform songs which the pair wrote for the album. Armistice (band) Armistice was a Canadian indie pop band, consisting of Montreal singer-songwriter Béatrice Martin, better known by her stage name Coeur de pirate, and Jay Malinowski of Bedouin Soundclash. Martin and Malinowski met at the Vancouver Olympics. They began a relationship and started