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The romance is a very old ballad form introduced by the Spaniards to the New World. It was the main ballad tradition in New Spain until the corrido evolved from it, around the period of Mexico's independence.
Romance is an old ballad form brought by the Spaniards. It was the main ballad in New Spain until the corrido evolved, around the Mexico's independence.