RN Documentary: Song of the Corridistas
Series: RN Documentaries
From: Radio Netherlands Worldwide
Length: 00:29:19
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The corrido, or ballad, is one of Mexico's oldest song styles. During the 19th and early 20th century, they were the Mexican equivalent of Spanish romances or cowboy songs of the old West. A new breed of corridistas has popularized the form again. But the protagaonists in these modern ballads are drug traffickers or immigrants, fighting for survival. The genre has inspired dozens of hit movies, as well as condemnation by conservative politicians. Violent and poetic, old-fashioned and revolutionary, the popularity of this exciting music is on the rise.
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Review of SONG OF THE CORRIDISTASGreat production, great story. Didn't know much about the Corridos, Mexican American ganster ballads with a long history since Poncho Villa days. Besides the colorful stories of gunfighters and gangsters, this piece interweaves beautifully upbeat ballads that have now become popular with young people in young, hip L.A. and other parts of the U.S. What a great special this would make for Cinco de Mayo or anytime really. Not just about outlaws, this piece gives insight to the rebels and heroes living out the outskirts of society and the music that keeps their stories and memories alive through song. Give a listen....Dmae |
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Posted on June 10, 2004 at 02:39 PM | Permalink
Review of SONG OF THE CORRIDISTAS
I would to like to have heard more music to get the feel of the piece. But I did find it very interesting.