Son Huasteco

Son Huasteco
Stylistic origins	Son, Fandango español
Cultural origins	18th century Sierra Huasteca
Typical instruments	Violin, Guitarra huapanguera, Jarana
Mainstream popularity	Popularity of this Mexican genre has grown much.
Subgenres
Huapango
Other topics
Charro - Jarabe tapatío - Zapateado-Mariachi

Son Huasteco is one of 8 Mexican song styles and is a traditional Mexican musical style originating in the 6 state area of Northeastern Mexico called La Huasteca. It dates back to the end of the 19th century and is influenced by Spanish and indigenous cultures. Usually it is played by a Trio Huasteco composed of a guitarra quinta huapanguera (a five course, eight stringed guitar-like instrument) a Jarana Huasteca (a stringed instrument related to the jarana) and a violin. Singers will often use the falsetto register. The son Huasteco is particularly noteworthy for its flamboyant and virtuoso violin parts, although the style varies from state to state. Two different dances are often danced to Son Huasteco: the Zapateado and the Huapango. Improvisation plays a strong role in the style, with musicians creating their own lyrics and arrangements to a standard repertoire.

Related genres are Son Jarocho and Fandango español.