Great production, great story. Didn't know much about the Corridos, Mexican American ganster ballads with a long history since Poncho Villa days. Besides the colorful stories of gunfighters and gangsters, this piece interweaves beautifully upbeat ballads that have now become popular with young people in young, hip L.A. and other parts of the U.S. What a great special this would make for Cinco de Mayo or anytime really. Not just about outlaws, this piece gives insight to the rebels and heroes living out the outskirts of society and the music that keeps their stories and memories alive through song. Give a listen....Dmae
Comments for RN Documentary: Song of the Corridistas
This piece belongs to the series "RN Documentaries"
Produced by David Swatling
Other pieces by Radio Netherlands Worldwide
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2 comments
Kelly Cytron
Posted on June 10, 2004 at 02:39 PM | Permalink
Review of SONG OF THE CORRIDISTAS
I would to like to have heard more music to get the feel of the piece. But I did find it very interesting.
Dmae Lo Roberts
Posted on April 17, 2004 at 08:53 AM | Permalink
Review of SONG OF THE CORRIDISTAS
Great production, great story. Didn't know much about the Corridos, Mexican American ganster ballads with a long history since Poncho Villa days. Besides the colorful stories of gunfighters and gangsters, this piece interweaves beautifully upbeat ballads that have now become popular with young people in young, hip L.A. and other parts of the U.S. What a great special this would make for Cinco de Mayo or anytime really. Not just about outlaws, this piece gives insight to the rebels and heroes living out the outskirts of society and the music that keeps their stories and memories alive through song. Give a listen....Dmae