A narcocorrido is a subgenre of the Regional Mexican corrido genre, from which several other genres have evolved. This type of music is heard and produced on both sides of the Mexico–US border. It uses a danceable, polka, waltz or mazurka rhythmic base.

What kinds of stories are told in narco corridos?

Narcocorridos describe the lives of the poor, the destitute, and those who seek power through illegal means. Like hip-hop and rap music, the narcocorrido is heard by many Spanish speakers who vary in age, and is popular among people who are not associated with cartels or gangs.

Is it illegal to play corridos in Mexico?

The fight turned into a gun fight that left five people dead. The governor of that state has now suspended all public concerts featuring that type of music called narcocorrido. A narcocorrido is a song that brings together the tradition of Mexican folk songs and lyrics about drug lords.