¡Corrido!

The present compilation of ballads from the Mexican states of Guerrero and Oaxaca documents one of the world's great traditions of heroic song, a tradition that has thrived continuously for the last hundred years. collection of corridos, accompanied by musical scores and transcriptions and translations of lyrics. In addition to his interpretation of the corridos depiction of violence and masculinity, McDowell situates the songs in historical and performance contexts, illuminating the Afro-mestizo influence in this distinctive population. This compilation of ballads from the Mexican states of Guerrero and Oaxaca features transcriptions of the melodies, complete lyrics in Spanish with English translation, and extensive annotations. In addition to his interpretation of the corridos depiction of violence and masculinity, McDowell situates the songs in historical and performance contexts, illuminating the Afro-mestizo influence in this distinctive population.

שנה

2015

שפה

English

הוצאה

University of New Mexico Press

מהדורות

1

עמודים

436

ISBN

9780826337436

מקור הנתונים: Wikidata