https://musictheoryprint.com/genres/ec/ Recent content in EC on Music Theory Print Hugo en https://musictheoryprint.com/genres/ec/ecuadorian-rock/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://musictheoryprint.com/genres/ec/ecuadorian-rock/ <div class="mtp-special-block"> <h2 id="recognition-and-acceptance-of-the-genre">Recognition and acceptance of the genre<a class="anchor" href="#recognition-and-acceptance-of-the-genre">#</a></h2> <p>Rock music is widely listened to and enjoyed in Ecuador, however, some forms of the genres are not broadly accepted in certain more conservative sectors of Ecuadorian society where there can be a great deal of prejudice toward the genre. Until the midst of the 1990s rockeros of all kinds have been discriminated against. Consequently, a powerful alliance of segments of the Catholic Church, the police and other government institutions has been formed against rock music. Even in the new millennium the official media discourse is highly discriminative against the rockeros. Nevertheless, rock continues to be a popular genre in the country. Unlike Argentina or Mexico, which have dedicated rock record labels, Ecuador lacks a music industry that supports Ecuadorian rock bands. This is an issue of the Ecuadorian music industry that as a whole has had relatively limited support and investment. Although, in recent years, a small rock music industry has developed in Ecuador, many Ecuadorian bands believe the lack of a strong local music industry is the primary reason that Ecuadorian rock music has not found international commercial success.</p>