Música Duranguense

Origins of Duranguense Music
-Started in Chicago, IL
-In 1996, Jose Luis Terrazas created the group Montez De Durango and they played at private parties and night clubs during the weekends.
-Since then, they have recorded 6 albums, the last of which earned them a platinum album.
-The group currently consists of seven members (all from Durango).
-Many other groups followed their style (e.g., K-Paz de la Sierra, Horoscopos de Durango, Alacranes Musical, etc.)

Instruments
-Chordophone: Electric keyboard
-Aerophones: Saxophone, accordion, and trombone
-Membranophone & Idiophone: Drum-set

Example #1
“Volveré” by Diego Verdaguer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpTg5eIEFAA
“Volveré” by K-Paz de la Sierra:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZjoBxFBeZg

Audience Criticism
-Originality
-Since “Volveré” was very popular in the 1970s, members of the older generation (fans of Diego Verdaguer) do not appreciate this new version of the song.

Example #2
“Obsession” by Frankie J:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVK9emHIDYM
“Obsesión” by Horoscopos De Durango:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byFis5FFHt4

Pasito Duranguense
-Not only did Montez De Durango create a new musical style, but they also developed a new dance style: Pasito Duranguense (the Duranguense step)
-During their presentations, they danced as they played their music. Their audience turned it into a partner dance that was mix of merengue and quebradita.
-Merengue: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZNwsCiOfNc
-Quebradita: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCGpLavQ0sg
-Pasito Duranguense: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MzQMisVVT0