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El dia de San Juan, 1970, 2006

 Item
Identifier: CCcobos9.7

Abstract

Socorro, New Mexico. Traditionally, tragedy strikes on St. John's Day (June 24th). In this ballad a youngman, Juan, warns his girl, Micaela, that he is going to kill his rival, Simon. Micaela goes to the dance with Simon. At midnight a shot is heard and two bodies fall, mortally wounded, on the dance floor. They are the bodies of Micaela and Simon. Quality: Good.

Dates

  • 1970
  • Digitization: 2006

Creator

Digital Repository

El dia de San Juan

Conditions Governing Access

Copyright to this resource is held by Colorado College and is provided here for educational purposes only.http://http://www.coloradocollege.edu/library/SpecialCollections/Cobos.html

Extent

1 Items

Scope and Contents

Is part of Cobos Collection. Is referenced by Music in the Ruben Cobos Collection of Spanish Mexican Folklore: A Descriptive Catalogue.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Playback: Nakamichi Dragon, Nakamichi Cassette Deck 1; Converter: Prism Sound Dream ADA-8XR

General

Audiorecording from Cobos Collection. Catalog no. 9.7; Cobos no. 48.A.1,e

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Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository

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