2022 First-Class Forever Stamp,Mariachi: Violinist and Sun, Orange Background
# 5705 - 2022 First-Class Forever Stamp - Mariachi: Violinist and Sun, Orange Background
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US #5705
2022 Violinist and Sun – Mariachi
- One of five stamps in the Mariachi set which celebrates the rich tradition of mariachi music
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Set: Mariachi
Value: 60¢ First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: July 15, 2022
First Day City: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Quantity Issued: 18,000,000
Printed by: Banknote Corporation of America
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Panes of 20
Tagging: Phosphor, block tag
Why the stamp was issued: To honor mariachi music, its cultural value to Mexico, and its rise in popularity in the United States.
About the stamp design: Pictures a mariachi musician with her violin. The background represents a sunset over a Mexican village, the places where mariachi music first came to be. The artwork and design was done by Rafael López.
First Day City: The First Day of Issue Ceremony was held in Albuquerque, New Mexico, during the Mariachi Spectacular de Albuquerque Showcase Competition Concert.
About the Mariachi set: The stamps picture five different mariachi musicians and their instruments. The geometric shapes in the background represent Mexican villages, the places where mariachi music first came to be. The artwork and designs were done by Rafael. The stamps symbolize the way different parts of Mexican culture have made their way into American culture, too.
History the stamp represents: Mariachi music traditionally includes violins, trumpets, guitars, a special high-pitched string instrument called a vihuela, and an extra-large bass guitar called a guitarrón. There are usually several singers to accompany the instruments, as well. Some modern mariachi groups go beyond the usual instrument choices, but, for the most part, they stick to tradition.
The size of a mariachi group can vary from a few individuals to over a dozen. There can be up to eight violins, two trumpets, a guitar, vihuela, guitarrón, and sometimes a Mexican folk harp. Singers usually take turns singing lead parts, with others joining them for the chorus. The lead singer is often dependent on the type of song being performed. Some of these styles include bolero (romantic), huapango (falsetto – high notes sung by the male voice), and son jalisciense (a more aggressive, passionate style). Mariachi singers must be able to project their voices to be heard over the many instruments in the group. This leads some people to compare mariachi vocalists with opera singers.
Historically, mariachi groups have been made up of all men, but today, there are a growing number that include female musicians and singers. It’s amazing to think about how far one genre of music has come since its 18th-century beginnings. Who knows what exciting developments we’ll see in the future?
US #5705
2022 Violinist and Sun – Mariachi
- One of five stamps in the Mariachi set which celebrates the rich tradition of mariachi music
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Set: Mariachi
Value: 60¢ First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: July 15, 2022
First Day City: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Quantity Issued: 18,000,000
Printed by: Banknote Corporation of America
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Panes of 20
Tagging: Phosphor, block tag
Why the stamp was issued: To honor mariachi music, its cultural value to Mexico, and its rise in popularity in the United States.
About the stamp design: Pictures a mariachi musician with her violin. The background represents a sunset over a Mexican village, the places where mariachi music first came to be. The artwork and design was done by Rafael López.
First Day City: The First Day of Issue Ceremony was held in Albuquerque, New Mexico, during the Mariachi Spectacular de Albuquerque Showcase Competition Concert.
About the Mariachi set: The stamps picture five different mariachi musicians and their instruments. The geometric shapes in the background represent Mexican villages, the places where mariachi music first came to be. The artwork and designs were done by Rafael. The stamps symbolize the way different parts of Mexican culture have made their way into American culture, too.
History the stamp represents: Mariachi music traditionally includes violins, trumpets, guitars, a special high-pitched string instrument called a vihuela, and an extra-large bass guitar called a guitarrón. There are usually several singers to accompany the instruments, as well. Some modern mariachi groups go beyond the usual instrument choices, but, for the most part, they stick to tradition.
The size of a mariachi group can vary from a few individuals to over a dozen. There can be up to eight violins, two trumpets, a guitar, vihuela, guitarrón, and sometimes a Mexican folk harp. Singers usually take turns singing lead parts, with others joining them for the chorus. The lead singer is often dependent on the type of song being performed. Some of these styles include bolero (romantic), huapango (falsetto – high notes sung by the male voice), and son jalisciense (a more aggressive, passionate style). Mariachi singers must be able to project their voices to be heard over the many instruments in the group. This leads some people to compare mariachi vocalists with opera singers.
Historically, mariachi groups have been made up of all men, but today, there are a growing number that include female musicians and singers. It’s amazing to think about how far one genre of music has come since its 18th-century beginnings. Who knows what exciting developments we’ll see in the future?