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Corridos

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 35 Collections and/or Records:

Caballo prieto azabache, 1967, 2006

 Item
Identifier: CCcobos19.18
Abstract

Albuquerque, New Mexico. A young man about to be executed by the soldiers of Pancho Villa is granted a last wish, to be executed while mounted on his pet horse. As the squad fires, the horse leaps over the wall and saves the young man, but soon after, the horse dies from three bullet wounds meant for its master. Probally a commerical recording. Quality: Good.

Dates: 1967; Digitization: 2006

Corrido de Aguinaldo, 1958, 2006

 Item
Identifier: CCcobos11.6
Abstract

Leyba, New Mexico. See item 11.4. Quality: Poor.

Dates: 1958; Digitization: 2006

Corrido de Antonio, 1971, 2006

 Item
Identifier: CCcobos12.20
Abstract

El Manzano, New Mexico. Corrido composed by Jesus Lopez about the death of Antonio, a member of Nalecio's family. Quality: Fair.

Dates: 1971; Digitization: 2006

Corrido de Banuelos, 1970, 2006

 Item
Identifier: CCcobos25.15
Abstract

Los Padillas, New Mexico. Informant recites part of a ballad. As he dies, the protagonist invokes the name of St. Joseph. Tape speed may be incorrect. Quality: poor.

Dates: 1970; Digitization: 2006

Corrido de Carlos Coronado, 1971, 2006

 Item
Identifier: CCcobos23.5
Abstract

Albuquerque, New Mexico. Song about the death of Carlos Coronado at the hands of twenty-five soldiers. Instrumental accompaniment. Commercial recording. Quality: Good/Fair.

Dates: 1971; Digitization: 2006

Corrido de El Borrego, 1967, 2006

 Item
Identifier: CCcobos19.17
Abstract

Albuquerque, New Mexico. Love triangle and the death of one of the protagonists. Probally a commerical recording. Quality: Good.

Dates: 1967; Digitization: 2006

Corrido de Eva Garza, 1967, 2006

 Item
Identifier: CCcobos19.16
Abstract

Albuquerque, New Mexico. Eva Garza, a young artist-singer from San Antonio, Texas, dies in Arizona. Probably a commerical recording. Quality: Good.

Dates: 1967; Digitization: 2006

Corrido de Gregorio Cortez, 1971, 2006

 Item
Identifier: CCcobos31
Abstract

Albuquerque, New Mexico. Fragment. See item 32.1. Quality: fair. PLEASE NOTE: this should be number 20 of 20 songs on the audiofile.

Dates: 1971; Digitization: 2006

Corrido de Kennedy, 1970, 2006

 Item
Identifier: CCcobos25.18
Abstract

Bernalillo, New Mexico. Informant sings one of several versions of a ballad on the death of the late John F. Kennedy. Duplicates item 33.10. Quality: good/fair.

Dates: 1970; Digitization: 2006

Corrido de Luz Arcos, 1972, 2007 January 1

 Item
Identifier: CCcobos3.10
Abstract

Albuquerque, New Mexico. Singer gives his interpretation of a corido on the death of Luz Arcos in 1930. Quality: Fair.

Dates: 1972; Digitization: 2007 January 1