Conjunto

Conjunto published by University of Texas Press, Austell, GA, 2005. 1st Paperback Edition. Paperback. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine. Top outside corner bumped, overall content excellent. 121 Pgs. ISBN 0292709315. LCCN 2004028730. Preface & captions by Joe Nick Patoski, introduction by Juan Tejeda. Conjunto has been called Chicano roots music. Born when South Texas Tejanos adopted the button accordion from German settlers in the 1800s, this vibrant folk music mixes the accordion, bajo sexto guitar, bass, and drums to play lively, danceable versions of German polkas, waltzes, and schottisches, as well as Mexican corridos, boleros, and cumbias. This book presents an album of color photos of the most important and influential performers, as well as the dance halls and other venues where people come to enjoy their music. John Dyer captures the dynamic spirit that animates conjunto musicians in his dramatic photos, which are captioned with micro-biographies of the performers. Interspersed among the images are English and Spanish lyrics that exemplify the poetry and themes of conjunto music. Description text copyright 2009 BooksForComfort. Item ID 19537.