Calypso music from Trinidad, the forgotten predecessor to reggae, was a way for slaves to unite in the Caribbean. Lord Executor was one of many singers. The name ‘Lord’ was probably used to poke fun at the elite British officials.
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The natural cadence of Lydia Mendoza’s voice complimented the sound of a twelve-string guitar. A musical bond was formed and used to transmit the vast oral traditions of popular Mexican song’s. With natural beauty and integrity she traveled as a solo artist carrying her cultures rich history through a rapidly changing area of the United States. It is the music that emerged from the experiences of native peoples (on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border) within the colonial context of the nineteenth century. This MP3 is a rarity that I’m honored to pass to you.
Mariachi Acosta sings their ode to the darling Chinese and Blacks in their community. That is all I have been able to translate so; however, if you don’t speak Spanish, I suggest one of those learn Spanish while you sleep tapes so you can interpret the rest of the lyrics. Music is still a universal language. Enjoy!
Well, don’t worry. This instrumental is from a blind fiddler. The style of this tune is called a Mazurka. Which is a Polish term for a kind of waltz, adopted by the Mexican musicians with a taste for a slow, steady 3 step.
El Ciego Melquiades (The Blind Fiddler) – “Maria Christina” mp3
