Backtracks
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Deep in the roots of American music, there are artists whose influence and talent have been largely overlooked or forgotten. In the Backtracks podcast, folklore scholar Professor Robert Cochran and musician Michael Cockram explore the music and lives of these under-appreciated pioneers.Backtracks is a non-profit, educational podcast produced in association with the Folk School of Fayetteville, Arkansas, a community music space.Contact us with comments, questions and information at: [email protected]: Susan ShoreIntro music: Rent House Stomp by Big Bill Broonzyfolkschooloffayetteville.org
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The podcast focuses on the rich stories behind overlooked artists, diving into topics such as the unique contributions of Washington Phillips and other outsider musicians. Episodes might explore the influence of Phillips' ethereal gospel songs on later musicians like Sister Rosetta Tharp and Ry Cooder, as well as the cultural context of their lives and music.
Deep in the roots of American music, there are artists whose influence and talent have been largely overlooked or forgotten. In the Backtracks podcast, folklore scholar Professor Robert Cochran and musician Michael Cockram explore the music and lives of these under-appreciated pioneers.
Backtracks is a non-profit, educational podcast produced in association with the Folk School of Fayetteville, Arkansas, a community music space.
Contact us with comments, questions and information at:
Intro: Susan Shore
Intro music: Rent House Stomp by Big Bill Broonzy
From her modest beginnings in the Mendoza family band playing for migrant farm workers, Lydia Mendoza became the undisputed queen of Tejano music, receiving awards from presidents and appearing on a US postage stamp. In her 70 years of performing, she never strayed from her Tejana roots, singing cinematic tales of love, treachery and courage. Whether singing alone accompanying herself on bajo sexto or performing with a conjunto band, Mendoza’s voice rings out strong and pure.
Thanks to Scott Newby for suggesting Lydia Mendoza for this episode, and also to Cathy Whitney and Oscar Calzada for helping with translation.
Songs:
Mexico in la Laguna
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvm6BeoAvj8
Celosa (Live)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9X-L39r1oTI&list=RD9X-L39r1oTI&start_radio=1
Mal Hombre
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwTSPb3YVbI
Corrido de Juaquin Murrieta
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymR2oV9W9VQ
Noche de Estrellas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQ4yaiW1h4g
La Boda Negra
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1sInnfrxjc
Information about the artwork of Jose Guadelupe Posada can be found at the Posada Art Foundation.
https://www.posada-art-foundation.com/
One book on his work is entitled Posada’s Broadsheets – Mexican Popular Imagery 1890-1910;
Patrick Frank; University of New Mexico Press; 1998
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