Mariachi Mariachi Mariachi (; ) is a style of music and musical group performance that dates back to at least the 18th century, evolving over time in the countryside of various regions of western Mexico. It has a distinctive instrumentation, musical genre, performance and singing styles, and clothing. From the 19th to 20th century, migrations from rural areas into Guadalajara, along with the Mexican government's cultural promotion gradually re-labeled it as "Son" style, with its alternative name of “mariachi” becoming used for the “urban” form. Modifications of the music include influences from other music such as polkas and waltzes, the addition
The Marshall Tucker Band into its sound, most frequently blues, country and jazz. The band has also drawn from boogie, psychedelic, R&B,gospel, folk and rock and roll. According to Allmusic's Jeff Tamarkin, Toy Caldwell's guitar playing style was categorized by "flashy, jazzy llicks; the band has also been noted for extensive jamming. The band's eclectic musical style has predominately been categorized as Southern rock. The band's music has also been categorized as blues rock, country rock, jazz rock and as a "proto-jam band". "Billboard" charts have categorized the band as country, blues and adult contemporary. The band's self-titled debut album was categorized as country