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100 Años de Mariachi

Plácido Domingo · 1999

57 min · 16 tracks · opera

Traditional mariachi melodies intertwine with Plácido Domingo's rich operatic vocals, celebrating a century of cultural heritage.

100 Años de Mariachi is an album by Plácido Domingo, released in 1999. Traditional mariachi melodies intertwine with Plácido Domingo's rich operatic vocals, celebrating a century of cultural heritage. This album celebrates the centenary of mariachi music, featuring classic tracks that revitalized interest in this traditional genre. It received critical acclaim and contributed to a resurgence of mariachi performances worldwide, influencing both contemporary artists and cultural appreciation of Mexican musical heritage. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 100 Años de Mariachi sound like?

Traditional mariachi melodies intertwine with Plácido Domingo's rich operatic vocals, celebrating a century of cultural heritage. Rooted in opera.

What makes 100 Años de Mariachi by Plácido Domingo notable?

This album celebrates the centenary of mariachi music, featuring classic tracks that revitalized interest in this traditional genre. It received critical acclaim and contributed to a resurgence of mariachi performances worldwide, influencing both contemporary artists and cultural appreciation of Mexican musical heritage. By 1999, Plácido Domingo was already an established figure in the world of opera, having achieved international acclaim. '100 Años de Mariachi' marked a stylistic exploration beyond his classical roots, showcasing his versatility and deep respect for Mexican music traditions. This album came shortly after his successful collaborative projects, positioning him to bridge opera and popular Latin music genres.

How many songs are on 100 Años de Mariachi?

100 Años de Mariachi has 16 tracks, running approximately 57 minutes.

Tracklist

16 tracks·57:26

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Paloma querida Standout 3:31
  • 2 La malagueña Standout 3:50
  • 3 Pa' todo el año 4:00
  • 4 De qué manera te olvido 3:14
  • 5 Cómo olvidar 4:00
  • 6 Tequila con limón 3:37
  • 7 La rondalla 3:25
  • 8 Ella 3:22
  • 9 Más fuerte que yo 4:20
  • 10 ¡Ay, Jalisco no te rajes! Standout 3:20
  • 11 El jinete 3:14
  • 12 Si nos dejan 3:32
  • 13 Cuando sale la luna 2:56
  • 14 Yo soy mexicano 3:47
  • 15 Amanecí en tus brazos 4:14
  • 16 La feria de las flores 2:56

Release Date

January 1, 1999

Genre

opera

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Artist Origin

Spain

Runtime

57 min 26 sec