The song also became a hit in Central and South America. Such an influence is an indication of how prominent the works of art by Vicente had become influential. Many groups of artists in Mexico also adopted the music for performance. In fact, it was the most purchased ranchera music. The trend of this song has been a source of inspiration to most mariachi artists. It recorded a big impact on the ranchera music. For example, the song that Vicente produced in 1976 by the title, ‘Volver volver’ became the most famous song in this era. Vicente’s music has topped the market as the most purchased songs in America. Mariachi artists have also been emulating the style of art that Vicente uses to increase their sales. Vicente has also been a mentor to various musicians and film actors. Popular shows have been hiring Vicente to perform to their audience. Although various other artists in mariachi have come up, none of them has been able to measure up to the standards of Vicente. In fact, many artists in Mexico are also working hard to imitate Vicente’s music and films. One cannot talk about mariachi without the mention of Vicente Fernerdez. Jácquez affirms that these songs have become synonymous with mariachi music today (229). When one listens and watches mariachi music, there are overtones of influence from Vicente’s music such as “El idolo de Mexico and El Rey, El Hijo del Pueblo” (Jácquez 229). In fact, when Vicente produced the films, he became very famous thus marking the peak of his music career. Many Mexicans have been influenced into the mariachi music by the exemplary performance of Vicente in the films, which have made his songs become hits in the whole of Mexico. He made another one that became a hit film in America: la Ley del Monte. The singer got into the film market in 1971 when he produced the film ‘Uno y Medio Contra el Mundo’. Many Mexicans have also been influenced by Vicente’s film career. According to Martinez, Vicente was influenced by Infante at a very young age (28). Young people have also been emulating Vicente’s example in their lives. The increased young fans in his shows also portray his influence on young people in Mexico. Just like his father who gained interest in music at the age of seven years, Vicente junior also began it at a tender age. Such influence indicates that Vicente has been able to make great artists as a father and a mentor. A good example of young people whom Vicente has pulled into mariachi music is his son Vicente junior who is now a renowned mariachi singer. Vicente’s has also influenced many young Mexicans into mariachi style. Although Vicente does not sing mariachi, fine mariachi singers always accompany him on stage. Many of those who have watched Vicente’s music since he was young have ended up trying their hand in mariachi. Mulholland reveals how women have got into the male dominated field of music out of Vicente’s influence (247). The two women have influenced others to get into the mariachi. The two superstars have confessed having been influenced by Vicente’s work of art. A good example of Vicente’s influence on mariachi style of music is the emergence of female mariachi star singers such as Lola Beltran and Lucha Villa. How Vicente Fernandez Influenced Mariachi across Mexico through his Music and Moviesįernandez has influenced the mariachi style of singing in Mexico especially via his captivating music and his movies. As the paper reveals, he has had much influence on the mariachi style of music. He also sang in Arendas music festivals as a boy where he emerged the winner. In fact, by the age seven, he would take the guitar and sing in rachera style. Pedro Infante influenced Vicente’s music career since his tender age. However, Patricia Rivera claims that she has a son named Pablo Rodrigo with Vicente. They have three children Gerardo, Vicente junior, and Alejandro. His mother would take him to watch movies as early as the age of seven years. His father Ramon and his mother Paula Gomez brought up the renowned actor in a ranch at Gadalajara. Vicente has won seven Grammy awards in Latin. He is the father of the famous artist Alejandro Fernandez.
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