New Mexican Cipriano Vigil recounts the popular legend of La Llorona through poignant music and storytelling. La Llorona is a tragic story of a mother who drowns her children in revenge for losing her husband to another woman. Vigil's resonant voice gives emotion to the thread of regret found throughout the song. His is a northern New Mexican version, which according to his lyrics, is as fiery and delicious as green chilies. This is a beautiful rendition of cultural lore.
For an interesting pairing, you can listen to the version of La Llorona, produced by Linda Sher with writer Angela Cervantes from Kansas City. Cervantes gives a vivid account of the legend she experienced as a kid. It is pure delight.
Review of La Llorona
Yolette Garcia
Posted on January 28, 2006 at 06:00 PM
New Mexican Cipriano Vigil recounts the popular legend of La Llorona through poignant music and storytelling. La Llorona is a tragic story of a mother who drowns her children in revenge for losing her husband to another woman. Vigil's resonant voice gives emotion to the thread of regret found throughout the song. His is a northern New Mexican version, which according to his lyrics, is as fiery and delicious as green chilies. This is a beautiful rendition of cultural lore.
For an interesting pairing, you can listen to the version of La Llorona, produced by Linda Sher with writer Angela Cervantes from Kansas City. Cervantes gives a vivid account of the legend she experienced as a kid. It is pure delight.