TEXAS MEXICAN CANCIONERO

by Américo Paredes

The folksongs of Texas's Mexican population pulsate with the lives of folk heroes, gringos, smugglers, generals, jailbirds, and beautiful women. In his cancionero, or songbook, Américo Paredes presents sixty-six of these songs in bilingual text--along with their music, notes on tempo and performance, and discography. Manuel Peña's new foreword situates these songs within the main currents of Mexican American music.

Genres: Music

232 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1981

Reviews

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent source for authentic Texas folk music.

[Lina Suarez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful history on the influences that molded various canciones from the texas border.