Son Jericho is a type of Mexican folk music that originated in southern Vernacular, Mexico. The son genre was created in 17th and 18th century with influence from Spanish music styles and instruments. This fusion of the son genre brought upon the Son Jericho among the coastal state of Vernacular. The Son Jericho is a combination of Mexican, Spanish and West African Influence. The West African Influence comes from the slaves that were brought to Vernacular by the Spaniards. By the 19th century, this son genre was distinguished as highly developed regional variant.
During the 20th century, It was spread out throughout Mexico. The Son Choral has syncopation and percussive elements that are Mexican musical contributions. The standard Instruments In the Son Jericho Include: the Saran Jericho, the requiring Jericho and the Vernacular harp. The most Important Instrument Is the Saran Jericho that Is an eight-string guitar. The requiring Jericho has four stings and they are plucked with a plastic pick. The Vernacular harp has 36 strings and Is non-pedal harp. Each instrument is highlighted in a solo.
There are also maniocs that are patterns like the racquets, redoubles, and apogees that are incorporated with the loran playing. The Son Jericho has a rapid tempo, % meter. There are 2-3 chord progressions per son. Along with instruments, the main vocalist, the prisoner improvises verses. The vocalist usually has high-pitched voice with a tropical feel, a bit nasally and is playful in the chant. Another characteristic of the son Jericho is the dance aspect. The “expatiated’ footwork is an acoustic element and compliments the instruments and vocals.