The Rock Movement of Acapulco: Sociocultural Expression and Reconstruction of the Social Fabric in Mexican Popular Culture
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https://doi.org/10.70577/asce.v4i4.466Palabras clave:
Rock; Identity; Popular culture; Youth; Resistance; AcapulcoResumen
The rock movement in Acapulco represents a cultural reflection deeply rooted in the youth and urban identity of the port city. For more than thirty-five years, this artistic collective has fostered processes of self-management, musical creation, and social reconstruction through the promotion and dissemination of rock and roll. This study, which employs a qualitative methodology based on ethnographic records and in-depth interviews, examines how local bands have transformed public spaces into arenas of expression, learning, and cultural resistance. Findings indicate that Acapulco’s rock scene has evolved into a social practice that unites different generations, incorporating subgenres such as classic rock, hard rock, metal, punk, ska, and reggae, all closely connected to the city’s everyday life. It is not merely a musical genre but a way of constructing identity and belonging, where music functions as a symbolic form of resistance against exclusion and inequality. Within this context, the movement has contributed to democratizing culture, strengthening artistic education, and establishing an active cultural citizenship. The study concludes that rock in Acapulco is a sociocultural phenomenon that transcends the musical sphere: it is a collective narrative that intertwines art, community, and memory. In its melodies, one can perceive the capacity of youth to reinvent their surroundings and affirm their right to create, participate, and transform reality through popular culture.
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