Raza, Accordions, and Rock: Bilingualism
08.27.23
Raza, Accordions, and Rock highlights a small portion of the Frontera Collection by carefully curating a 2-hour show using the music that is archived and sourced from the collection. The music played on this show will focus on the intersection of the African American diaspora, American Pop Culture, and the Mexican American experience through a musical lens. We’ll examine how R&B, Soul, and Rock existed in musical history of songs recorded and sung in Spanish or English and or a combination of both. ¡Vámonos Recio!
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This month’s focus is on the intricate relationship between bilingualism and recorded history. Through the vast repository of music in the Arhoolie Foundation’s Frontera Collection, we’ll follow the evolution of this connection. From dance-filled orchestra mambos that blend languages to modern anthems that unite cultures, “Raza, Accordions, and Rock” will delve into how linguistic diversity has influenced melodies and rhythms, resulting in unique musical expressions that continue to captivate across generations. Raza, Accordions and Rock” is not just a musical exploration but a celebration of cultural diversity, linguistic fluidity, and the powerful storytelling that music enables. We’ll dive deep into the history of bilingualism’s musical resonance and how it continues to shape the ever-evolving soundscape.
Tracklist:
Lalo González – Los Ojos De Pancha Carlitos “Peanuts” Salazar – Peanut Vendor Orquesta Chano Pozo – Paso En Tampa Trio Los Flamingos – Sh-Boom Sotero San Miguel – Mi Mujer Don Rivero Orchestra – Wha’ Happen Trio Habana – Give Me A Kiss My Love Conjunto San Antonio Alegre – No Se Que Ha Pasado Daniel Santos – Amor De Ayer Irma Garza – A Que Bueno Polito Galindez – Take It Slow Rosita Fernández – Inquietud Emilio Cáceres – Que Sera Sera Rosita Y Laura – Despacioso Rosita Y Laura – Solo Por Ti Rosita Y Laura – Boquita De Cielo Pedro Bugarin – Ojos Celosos Chelo Silva – Acércate Más Frank Camacho – Lo Mucho Que Te Quiero Rene & Rene – Creí Rene & Rene – La Mentira Rene & Rene – El Amor Es Para Nosotros Dos Roberto Zenteno – Angelito Rene & Rene – Put Me In Jail Norma Cantú – Crazy Linda Rodriguez – Yo Te Amo Al Pino – Si Tu Te Vas Country Roland Band – Mis Carritos Larry Maldonado – Si Voy A Vivir Joe Bravo – Ain’t Got No Money Jr. Perales – Te Busque Los Tres Caballeros – El Indito Mexicano Cha-Cha Jiménez – Tres Palabras Noe Pro – La Ultima Cancion Linda Y Manuel – Release Me Chucho Martinez Gil – Temor Ricardo Duardo – Que Lindo Es Acapulco Chuy Reyes – Take It Easy, Take It Easy Dacita – Spanish Tomato Jose Curbelo – Rhumba Bamba
