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Callas adds Greek character to Mexican musical style (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

mariachi

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'mexican musical style' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'callas adds greek character' is the wordplay.
'callas' becomes 'maria' (Maria Callas).
'adds greek' becomes 'ch' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should give a lot more credence to this answer).
'character' becomes 'i'.
'maria'+'ch'+'i'='MARIACHI'

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(Other definitions for mariachi that I've seen before include "Source of Mexican music" , "street musicians?" , "Traditional Mexican folk music" , "Mexican players" , "one who performs music" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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