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Borderlands: From Conjunto to Chicken Scratch
1993 Smithsonian/Folkways
Available from Smithsonian/Folkways
This collection of recordings documents the music and culture of Mexican-American
communities in the Texas-Mexico border. Includes insert with lyrics in Spanish
and English and background notes.
Chulas Fronteras and Del Mero Corazon
1995 Arhoolie
Available from Down Home Music
This CD showcases the Mexican-American Mariachi and Conjunto music of the
Southwest. The songs are taken from the films "Chulas Fronteras"
and "Del Mero Corazon" made by Les Blank in the 1970's. A video
of these films is also available from Arhoolie/Down Home Music.
Hispanic Traditions
1992 Smithsonian/Folkways
Available from Smithsonian/Folkways
This recording explores the music of Hispanic New Mexico; its sacred hymns,
ballads, serenades and folk songs. Includes insert with descriptive notes.
Tejano Roots: Raices Tejanas:
The Roots of Tejano and Conjunto Music
1991 Arhoolie Publications, Inc.
Available from Down Home Music
ISBN# 9629-70341-4
A collection of Tejano and Conjunto music, music from south Texas with Mexican
roots. Background information about the bands and songs is included.
Viva! El Chicano: Their Very Best
El Chicano
1988 MCA Records, Inc.
A popular band from the 60's, El Chicano, plays the best of Mexican folksongs,
oldies but goodies, and other musical genres.
Traditional Mexican Music
Los Cenzontles
1995 Arhoolie Publications, Inc.
Available from Down Home Music
A collection of Banda, Mariachi, Norteno and Jarocho music performed by
Los Cenzontles, a group of teens from Northern California.
Sounds of the World: Music of Latin America- Mexico, Ecuador, Brazil
Dale Olsen, Daniel Sheehy and Charles Perrone
1987 Music Educators National Conference
Available from Music Educators National Conference
ISBN# 0-56545-053-1
This set of three cassettes includes traditional music from Brazil, Mexico
and Ecuador. An accompanying teacher's guide includes background infromation
on the music of these countries and specific notes on the musical form of
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