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The KUT Longhorn Radio Network Presents: Mexican American Experience Collection

Audio recordings including interviews, music, and informational programs related to the Mexican American community and their concerns in the series "The Mexican American Experience" and "A esta hora conversamos" from the Longhorn Radio Network, 1976-1982.

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Title:
Origins Of The Corrido
Program #
1977-13
Themes:
Culture, Identity

Series:
Music
Host:
Richard Goodman
Guest:
Richard Goodman
Date:
Mar 10, 1977

Origins of the Corrido

Host Richard Goodman discusses the origins of the corrido, the role it played in early Mexican American society and how it has changed over time. Goodman explains that corridos, one of the most significant forms of Chicano music, originated in the mid 19th century and constituted a major source of entertainment and communication for Mexican Americans. Corridos, which follow a very particular format and rhythm were often based on real events, people or places and provided a Mexican American historical perspective. Dr. Americo Paredes, who studied corridos, found that many early corridos dealt with Indian raids and guerrilla warfare. They often also told the story of border heroes, such as Juan Cortina, who fought against Anglo encroachment and stood for justice.

Up until World War II, Corridos often told the story of ordinary men who when wronged took a stand and fought back until the very end. These heroes represented the Mexican masculine ideal who will defend his rights against all odds. In the post-war period, they covered such topics as Hurricane Buelah, Chicano militancy and the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. Although, corridos are declining in popularity, they remain a significant part of Chicano history because they provided them with a glimmer of hope during the violence inflicted by Anglos in the aftermath of the Mexican-American War.

KEYWORDS

Anglos
Border Heroes
Border Outlaws
Chicano Movement
Chicano Music
Corrido del Jacinto Trevino
Corrido Structure
Corridos
Cultural Conflict
Dr. Americo Paredes
Guerrilla Warfare
Hurricane Beulah
Hurricane Celia
Iambic Rhythm
Indian Raids
John F. Kennedy
Juan Cortina
Los Pinguinos del Norte
Martin Luther King
Masculinity
Mexican American History
Patriarchy
Quatrain
Republic of the Rio Grande
Robert Kennedy
Smugglers
South Texas
Stanza
The Southwest
With his Pistol in his Hand
World War II
Zachary Taylor
 

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