This journey that Geraldine depicts as a Navajo woman blending with more mainstream society is quite intriguing. I love her respect for her heritage and this beautiful way in which that is conveyed to us, the listening public.
Oh such a soothing piece of work all around. The entire sound of the song with story was just beautiful to the ears. Alger's gentle voice telling us about the simpler things in life while hearing his passionate and tender song in the background goes straight to the heart.
I thought this was a lovely oral history and a true gift from Rosalie to her family. The song tells an intimate story about family and to hear Rosalie reflect on the song as it played was quite moving and tender. A beautiful piece...
What a delightful song and thought provoking story. I am thankful that Western Folklife Center was able to bring this song to the public. I don't know where else I would have heard the tale of the Humpback Chubb and I believe they have an important story to tell. Whether one is for or against the Grand Canyon Dam, it is certainly important for us all to understand that our interactions with nature affect many areas of life.
I enjoyed this piece so much more than I expected to. I grew up hearing songs about Casey Jones in the classroom, on cartoons, and on the radio. But to hear this well thought out story about Casey's life and legend was just incredible. I appreciate the wealth of information presented in this piece, and I was especially moved by one of Hal's last remarks. I certainly cannot imagine Michael Jordan or Oprah living forever in a folk song...
It is great to hear the story of the movement started by "Don't Laugh at Me" from the songwriter's own words. No one could really have a better prespective on the topic and it was quite enjoyable.
I never thought about Mariachi as a part of the "music business". The word business seemed the last word I would use to describe this style of music. I have lived in Arizona most of my life and have spent a significant amount of time in Mexico, yet until this piece, I had not considered how Mariachi musicians made their living or booked performances. Hal's interview was a truly informative piece that opened my eyes to a life I have always known existed, but never really contemplated.
What a thought provoking article about such a taboo topic. As a society our general vision of prostitutes and the men who enjoy them is much more cruel than the picture Hal Cannon depicts for us in this interview. His delicate conversations with Mom, Cherry, and Copperfield really humanize brothels and their customers. I am still a little sad about the notion of women selling their bodies, but after reading about Cherry's peace with her career, Mom's tender way, and Copperfield's genuine love, legalized prostitution seems that much more bearable.
Comments by Anna Brozek
Comment for "Journey"
Anna Brozek
Posted on April 14, 2006 at 11:13 AM | Permalink
Review of Journey
This journey that Geraldine depicts as a Navajo woman blending with more mainstream society is quite intriguing. I love her respect for her heritage and this beautiful way in which that is conveyed to us, the listening public.
Comment for "Grand Canyon Gold"
Anna Brozek
Posted on December 08, 2005 at 10:35 AM | Permalink
Review of Grand Canyon Gold
Oh such a soothing piece of work all around. The entire sound of the song with story was just beautiful to the ears. Alger's gentle voice telling us about the simpler things in life while hearing his passionate and tender song in the background goes straight to the heart.
Comment for "Bells of Ireland"
Anna Brozek
Posted on December 08, 2005 at 10:27 AM | Permalink
Review of Bells of Ireland
I thought this was a lovely oral history and a true gift from Rosalie to her family. The song tells an intimate story about family and to hear Rosalie reflect on the song as it played was quite moving and tender. A beautiful piece...
Comment for "Songs of the Humpback Chubb"
Anna Brozek
Posted on December 08, 2005 at 10:18 AM | Permalink
Review of Songs of the Humpback Chubb
What a delightful song and thought provoking story. I am thankful that Western Folklife Center was able to bring this song to the public. I don't know where else I would have heard the tale of the Humpback Chubb and I believe they have an important story to tell. Whether one is for or against the Grand Canyon Dam, it is certainly important for us all to understand that our interactions with nature affect many areas of life.
Comment for "Casey Jones"
Anna Brozek
Posted on August 24, 2005 at 09:02 AM | Permalink
Review of Casey Jones
I enjoyed this piece so much more than I expected to. I grew up hearing songs about Casey Jones in the classroom, on cartoons, and on the radio. But to hear this well thought out story about Casey's life and legend was just incredible. I appreciate the wealth of information presented in this piece, and I was especially moved by one of Hal's last remarks. I certainly cannot imagine Michael Jordan or Oprah living forever in a folk song...
Comment for "Don't Laugh at Me"
Anna Brozek
Posted on August 24, 2005 at 08:46 AM | Permalink
Review of Don't Laugh at Me
It is great to hear the story of the movement started by "Don't Laugh at Me" from the songwriter's own words. No one could really have a better prespective on the topic and it was quite enjoyable.
Comment for "Mariachi Corner"
Anna Brozek
Posted on August 24, 2005 at 08:38 AM | Permalink
Review of Mariachi Corner
I never thought about Mariachi as a part of the "music business". The word business seemed the last word I would use to describe this style of music. I have lived in Arizona most of my life and have spent a significant amount of time in Mexico, yet until this piece, I had not considered how Mariachi musicians made their living or booked performances. Hal's interview was a truly informative piece that opened my eyes to a life I have always known existed, but never really contemplated.
Comment for "Finding Love in a Nevada Brothel"
Anna Brozek
Posted on August 22, 2005 at 01:51 PM | Permalink
Review of Finding Love in a Nevada Brothel
What a thought provoking article about such a taboo topic. As a society our general vision of prostitutes and the men who enjoy them is much more cruel than the picture Hal Cannon depicts for us in this interview. His delicate conversations with Mom, Cherry, and Copperfield really humanize brothels and their customers. I am still a little sad about the notion of women selling their bodies, but after reading about Cherry's peace with her career, Mom's tender way, and Copperfield's genuine love, legalized prostitution seems that much more bearable.