A Texas-Mexican Cancionero: Folksongs of the Lower Border by Am?rico Paredes (En

Description: A Texas-Mexican Cancionero by Américo Paredes, Manuel Peña Sixty-six folksongs from Tejano culture. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The folksongs of Texass Mexican population pulsate with the lives of folk heroes, gringos, smugglers, generals, jailbirds, and beautiful women. In his cancionero, or songbook, Américo Paredes presents sixty-six of these songs in bilingual text—along with their music, notes on tempo and performance, and discography. Manuel Peñas new foreword situates these songs within the main currents of Mexican American music. Notes Presents folksongs of Texass Mexican population pulsating with the lives of folk heroes, gringos, smugglers, generals, jailbirds, and beautiful women Author Biography A distinguished senior scholar, the late Américo Paredes was the Dickson, Allen, Anderson Centennial Professor Emeritus of Anthropology and English at the University of Texas at Austin. In 1990 he received the Order of the Aztec Eagle, the highest honor Mexico bestows on foreigners. Table of Contents PrefaceIntroductionForeword by Manuel PeñaPart I. Old Songs from Colonial Days 1. La pastora2. La ciudad de Jauja3. El borrego gordo4. El marrano gordo5. Delgadina6. ElenaPart II. Songs of Border Conflict 7. Los inditos8. El general Cortina9. Los franceses10. A Zaragoza11. A Grant12. Kiansis I; Kiansis II13. La Pensilvania14. Rito García15. Los pronunciados16. El capitán Hall17. José Mosqueda18. Gregorio Cortez19. Ignacio Treviño20. Jacinto Treviño21. Los sediciosos22. Pablo González23. Alonso24. Arnulfo25. Alejos Sierra26. Laredo27. La toma de Ciudad Juárez28. La toma de Matamoros29. El Automóvil Gris30. No decías, Pancho Villa31. La persecución de Villa32. Benjamín Argumedo33. Felipe Angeles34. Mariano Reséndez35. Los tequileros36. Dionisio Maldonado37. El contrabando de El Paso38. Manuel Garza de León39. La canción de Carlos Guillén (El prisionero de San Juan de UlÚa)40. Las once acaban de darPart III. Songs for Special Occasions 41. Las posadas42. Los aguinaldos43. Señora Santa Ana44. Don Pedrito Jaramillo45. La realidad46. El huérfano47. La chiva48. El charamusqueroPart IV. Romantic and Comic Songs 49. Trigueña hermosa50. La negrita51. La tísica52. A las tres de la mañana53. Andándome yo paseando54. El colÚmpico55. La borrega prieta56. Malhaya la cocina57. Dime sí, sí, sí58. Carta escrita sobre un cajón59. El crudoPart V. The Pocho Appears 60. Bonita esta tierra61. Desde México he venido62. Los mexicanos que hablan inglés63. From a Border Zarzuela64. Mucho me gusta mi novia65. Ya se va la televisión66. Tex-Mex SerenadeEpilogueNotes to the SongsGlossaryBibliographyIndex Review "...Paredes writes with both the first-hand authority of a cultural insider and an experienced scholars care for documentation. His clear, direct and personal style makes the book the most widely useful textbook on a regional Mexican musical tradition since his earlier work, With His Pistol in His Hand: A Border Ballad and Its Hero." Ethnomusicology "Paredes makes possible a greater understanding of how ordinary people react and reacted to the experience of living on the border, politically, socially, and personally, between two cultures. It is of major importance in the social history of the area." Journal of the West "...highly useful for courses in Chicano politics, folklore, sociology, and anthropology." Journal of American Folklore "Paredes book should be read by everyone interested in Mexican American history." Journal of Mexican American History Promotional Presents folksongs of Texass Mexican population pulsating with the lives of folk heroes, gringos, smugglers, generals, jailbirds, and beautiful women Long Description The folksongs of Texass Mexican population pulsate with the lives of folk heroes, gringos, smugglers, generals, jailbirds, and beautiful women. In his cancionero, or songbook, Am Review Quote "...Paredes writes with both the first-hand authority of a cultural insider and an experienced scholars care for documentation. His clear, direct and personal style makes the book the most widely useful textbook on a regional Mexican musical tradition since his earlier work,With His Pistol in His Hand: A Border Ballad and Its Hero." Details ISBN0292765584 Short Title TEXAS-MEXICAN CANCIONERO UNIV Pages 226 Publisher University of Texas Press Edition Description Univ of Texas P Language English ISBN-10 0292765584 ISBN-13 9780292765580 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1995 Imprint University of Texas Press Subtitle Folksongs of the Lower Border Place of Publication Austin, TX Country of Publication United States Illustrations 18 halftones, 1 map, 66 figures AU Release Date 1995-04-01 NZ Release Date 1995-04-01 US Release Date 1995-04-01 UK Release Date 1995-04-01 Author Manuel Peña Publication Date 1995-04-01 DEWEY 781.6209764 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:40250230;

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