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Post by the Scribe on Apr 12, 2020 9:32:41 GMT
 hemisphericinstitute.org/hemi/en/enc09-encuentro-interviews/item/586-campesino-corridosCorridos: Tales of Passion and Revolution (1987)
Corridos: Tales of Passion and Revolution, nationally broadcasted on PBS and the winner of the George Peabody for excellence in Television in 1987, was the final result of the El Teatro Campesino's stage production of the same name. The piece began as a five-week workshop in ETC's San Juan Bautista playhouse in the summer of 1982, exploring the stories and narrative lyrics of Mexican popular ballads or "corridos." The workshop production was an instant popular success with audiences and critics. ETC decided to stage a new production of "Corridos" at the Marines Memorial Theater in San Francisco, where it ran for three months to great reviews and eleven Bay Area Critics Awards. Other stagings followed in 1984. "Corridos" finally evolved into a full-fledged video production in 1987, after several drafts of the script that not only reworked the selection of ballads, but also condensed the material to fit into the confines of a one-hour special. The production presents two full-length "corridos": "Delgadina" (a haunting parable of incest in a wealthy Mexican family), and "Soldadera" (based on the dispatches of American journalist John Reed, in which the compelling story of Elizabeta is framed by three songs of women during the 1910 Mexican Revolution). Highlights from other traditional "corridos" are connected by engaging narrative sequences: "Yo soy El Corrido" (the story of the "corrido" itself), "Rosita Alvirez" (a comedic parable of a defiant young woman who meets an early death), and "El Lavaplatos" (the story of an immigrant who dreams of becoming a movie star and ends up a dishwasher). Joining members of the original cast, the production included popular songstress Linda Ronstadt, singer/actor Daniel Valdez, San Francisco Ballet artist Evelyn Cisneros, and actor Clancy Brown. All in all, "Corridos" broke ground with a form of musical popular theater that made the transition from theater to television without losing its theatricality.
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Post by the Scribe on Apr 12, 2020 9:36:01 GMT
I don't know why but I had to use my Windows 7 to open this movie. Same with some of the stuff from Cornish Pirate (above). Maybe it has to do with google chrome or my flash player or something I don't know much about. Collection Title: El Teatro Campesino collectionTitle: CorridosAlternate Title: Tales of passion and revolution
Date: 1987 Apr. 1
Location: Recorded at KQED studios, San Francisco, CA, on Apr. 1, 1987.
hidvl.nyu.edu/video/000539671.html#
Run-time (hh:mm:ss): 00:58:38
Language: In English and Spanish.
Synopsis: Corridos: Tales of Passion and Revolution, nationally broadcast on PBS and the winner of the George Peabody for excellence in Television in 1987, was the final result of the El Teatro Campesino's stage production of the same name. The piece began as a five week workshop in ETC's San Juan Bautista playhouse in the summer of 1982, exploring the stories and narrative lyrics of Mexican popular ballads or corridos. The workshop production was an instant popular success with audiences and critics. ETC decided to stage a new production of Corridos at the Marines Memorial Theater in San Francisco, where it ran for three months to great reviews and eleven Bay Area Critics Awards. Other stagings followed in 1984. Corridos finally evolved into a full-fledged video production in 1987, after several drafts of the script that not only reworked the selection of ballads, but also condensed the material to fit into the confines of a one-hour special. The production presents two full-length corridos: Delgadina (a haunting parable of incest in a wealthy Mexican family), and Soldadera (based on the dispatches of American journalist John Reed, in which the compelling story of Elizabeta is framed by three songs of women during the 1910 Mexican Revolution). Highlights from other traditional corridos are connected by engaging narrative sequences: Yo soy El Corrido (the story of the corrido itself), Rosita Alvirez (a comedic parable of a defiant young woman who meets an early death), and El Lavaplatos (the story of an immigrant who dreams of becoming a movie star and ends up a dishwasher). Joining members of the original cast, the production included popular songstress Linda Ronstadt, singer/actor Daniel Valdez, San Francisco Ballet artist Evelyn Cisneros, and actor Clancy Brown.
Copyright Information:
"Materials of the Hemispheric Institute Digital Video Library are protected by copyright. They may not be copied, downloaded, or reproduced. The owner of this work has granted NYU Libraries non-exclusive rights to include this material in the Hemispheric Institute Digital Video Library and to make it accessible to the public for educational and research purposes. Requests to purchase or for permission to use the work should be directed to the owner."
Copyright Holder: El Teatro Campesino
Contact: Luis Valdez
Address:
Luis Valdez
705 4th Street
P.O. Box 1240
San Juan Bautista, CA 95045
USA
Phone(Business): +1-831-623-2444
Phone(Fax): +1-831-623-4127
Email: teatro@elteatrocampesino.com
Website: www.elteatrocampesino.com
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Post by the Scribe on Apr 12, 2020 9:39:15 GMT
Corridos: Tales of passion and revolution Mar 9, 2014 at 5:25am .
Post by kgreen on Mar 9, 2014 at 5:25amEvery 2 years or so, I create this link for the Greatest Screen event of Linda's career. Corridos, a PBS special several months before the Canciones De Mi Padre record. It showcased her Mexican Style and incredible stage presence, better than her other nods on film and TV. From the moment she comes on screen singing "Yo Soy El Corrido: and the next 5 minutes she combines her rock voice to her mexican style to the song "Yo Soy El Corrido, which she also used in her stage show. This version is as gun toting, dancing singing Linda. A real wow for any fan and a personal favorite. She looks gorgeous too. We need to email them to release this and also make the songs available. Want new Linda music, here it is! Some snippits of songs too which probably have a full recording. These need to be released especially since Linda will likely not sing anymore. This is Linda in her "PRIME". Note, after her first 5 minutes, there is a 20 minute segment, while good, has no Linda in it. We need to get this released to the general public. Let me know your thoughts, all show info is below. hidvl.nyu.edu/video/000539671.htmlCOLLECTION TITLE: El Teatro Campesino collection
TITLE: Corridos
ALTERNATE TITLE: Tales of passion and revolution
DATE: 1987 Apr. 1
LOCATION: Recorded at KQED studios, San Francisco, CA, on Apr. 1, 1987.SYNOPSIS: Corridos: Tales of Passion and Revolution, nationally broadcast on PBS and the winner of the George Peabody for excellence in Television in 1987, was the final result of the El Teatro Campesino's stage production of the same name. The piece began as a five week workshop in ETC's San Juan Bautista playhouse in the summer of 1982, exploring the stories and narrative lyrics of Mexican popular ballads or corridos. The workshop production was an instant popular success with audiences and critics. ETC decided to stage a new production of Corridos at the Marines Memorial Theater in San Francisco, where it ran for three months to great reviews and eleven Bay Area Critics Awards. Other stagings followed in 1984. Corridos finally evolved into a full-fledged video production in 1987, after several drafts of the script that not only reworked the selection of ballads, but also condensed the material to fit into the confines of a one-hour special. The production presents two full-length corridos: Delgadina (a haunting parable of incest in a wealthy Mexican family), and Soldadera (based on the dispatches of American journalist John Reed, in which the compelling story of Elizabeta is framed by three songs of women during the 1910 Mexican Revolution). Highlights from other traditional corridos are connected by engaging narrative sequences: Yo soy El Corrido (the story of the corrido itself), Rosita Alvirez (a comedic parable of a defiant young woman who meets an early death), and El Lavaplatos (the story of an immigrant who dreams of becoming a movie star and ends up a dishwasher). Joining members of the original cast, the production included popular songstress Linda Ronstadt, singer/actor Daniel Valdez, San Francisco Ballet artist Evelyn Cisneros, and actor Clancy Brown. COPYRIGHT INFORMATION: "Materials of the Hemispheric Institute Digital Video Library are protected by copyright. They may not be copied, downloaded, or reproduced. The owner of this work has granted NYU Libraries non-exclusive rights to include this material in the Hemispheric Institute Digital Video Library and to make it accessible to the public for educational and research purposes. Requests to purchase or for permission to use the work should be directed to the owner." COPYRIGHT HOLDER: El Teatro Campesino CONTACT: Luis Valdez ADDRESS: Luis Valdez 705 4th Street P.O. Box 1240 San Juan Bautista, CA 95045 USA PHONE(BUSINESS): +1-831-623-2444 PHONE(FAX): +1-831-623-4127 EMAIL: teatro@elteatrocampesino.com WEBSITE: www.elteatrocampesino.com Read more: ronstadt.proboards.com/thread/1836/corridos-tales-passion-revolution#ixzz4bUkhBigD
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Post by the Scribe on Apr 12, 2020 9:59:51 GMT
Still works on my Windows 7 explorer. Some of Linda's guest appearances were also on film to be enjoyed forever:
watch the broadcast here:
hidvl.nyu.edu/video/000539671.html
Run-time (hh:mm:ss): 00:58:38
Language: In English and Spanish.
Synopsis: Corridos: Tales of Passion and Revolution, nationally broadcast on PBS and the winner of the George Peabody for excellence in Television in 1987, was the final result of the El Teatro Campesino's stage production of the same name. The piece began as a five week workshop in ETC's San Juan Bautista playhouse in the summer of 1982, exploring the stories and narrative lyrics of Mexican popular ballads or corridos. The workshop production was an instant popular success with audiences and critics. ETC decided to stage a new production of Corridos at the Marines Memorial Theater in San Francisco, where it ran for three months to great reviews and eleven Bay Area Critics Awards. Other stagings followed in 1984. Corridos finally evolved into a full-fledged video production in 1987, after several drafts of the script that not only reworked the selection of ballads, but also condensed the material to fit into the confines of a one-hour special. The production presents two full-length corridos: Delgadina (a haunting parable of incest in a wealthy Mexican family), and Soldadera (based on the dispatches of American journalist John Reed, in which the compelling story of Elizabeta is framed by three songs of women during the 1910 Mexican Revolution). Highlights from other traditional corridos are connected by engaging narrative sequences: Yo soy El Corrido (the story of the corrido itself), Rosita Alvirez (a comedic parable of a defiant young woman who meets an early death), and El Lavaplatos (the story of an immigrant who dreams of becoming a movie star and ends up a dishwasher). Joining members of the original cast, the production included popular songstress Linda Ronstadt, singer/actor Daniel Valdez, San Francisco Ballet artist Evelyn Cisneros, and actor Clancy Brown.
Copyright Information:
"Materials of the Hemispheric Institute Digital Video Library are protected by copyright. They may not be copied, downloaded, or reproduced. The owner of this work has granted NYU Libraries non-exclusive rights to include this material in the Hemispheric Institute Digital Video Library and to make it accessible to the public for educational and research purposes. Requests to purchase or for permission to use the work should be directed to the owner."
Copyright Holder: El Teatro Campesino
Contact: Luis Valdez
Address:
Luis Valdez
705 4th Street
P.O. Box 1240
San Juan Bautista, CA 95045
USA
Phone(Business): +1-831-623-2444
Phone(Fax): +1-831-623-4127
Email: teatro@elteatrocampesino.com
Website: www.elteatrocampesino.com
Collection Title: El Teatro Campesino collection
Title: Corridos
Alternate Title: Tales of passion and revolutionDate: 1987 Apr. 1
Location: Recorded at KQED studios, San Francisco, CA, on Apr. 1, 1987.Credits:
Janis Blackschleger, producer ; Luis Valdez, director, writer ; José Delgado, associate producer ; Tony Curiel, assistant director ; Daniel Valdez, music production & adaptation ; George Riesenberger, lighting director ; Ken Short, art director ; Diane Rodriguez, costume designer ; Miguel Delgado, choreographer ; Stuart Chapman, scenic artist ; David Silva, assistant music director ; Greg Malley, Kate Connell, scenic properties ; Sunset Sound, music recording ; Tech'nique, Scenic Designs, set construction.
Cast/Performers:
Clancy Brown, Felipe Cantu, Evelyn Cisneros, Miguel Delgado, George Galvan, Lettie Ibarra, Linda Lopez, Rogelio Lopez, Sal Lopez, Alma Martinez, Irma Rangel, Linda Ronstadt, Daniel Valdez, Lakin Valdez, Luis Valdez, Robert Vega, Raul Flores, Larry Hernandez, Richard Montoya, Robert Ojeda, Felipe Rodriguez, Angel Uribe, J. 'Bea' Brown, José Burciaga, Carmen Carillo, Yvonne Cervantes, Barbara Curiel, José Delgado, Phil Esparza, Andres Gutierrez, Lino Ibarra, Barbara Jitner, Urbanie Lucero, Marisa Leal, Bob Morales, Henry Moreno, Luis Moreno, Rosa Moreno, Licha Muñoz, June Ouellette, Olga M. Perez, Rojelio Perez, Jaco Rodriguez, Anahuac Valdez, Kinan Valdez, Lupe Valdez.Keywords: Corridos, Folk songs, Spanish, Chicano theater, Dramatic music specialsPermanent URL: hdl.handle.net/2333.1/nzs7h4d7 ******************************************************************************************************************************************* October 7, 1987
'Corridos!,' an Adaptation of Mexican Folk Tales
By JOHN J. O'CONNOR
PUBLIC television goes bilingual this evening at 9 on Channel 13 with ''Corridos!
Tales of Passion and Revolution.'' Corridos are Mexican ballads, the musical equivalent of folk tales. This hourlong presentation was adapted from a stage play mounted by El Teatro Campesino, founded by Luis Valdez during California's ''Great Grape Strike'' of 1965. Perhaps more to the point as far as celebrity-conscious, prime-time television is concerned, Mr. Valdez is the director of the hit movie ''La Bamba,'' and has recruited the services of Linda Ronstadt for this television version of ''Corridos!''
Mr. Valdez has been a driving force in creating a kind of national folk theater with roots in the Hispanic community. El Teatro Campesino has toured the country with actos, or short plays, dramatizing the lives of working people, especially farmworkers and urban Chicanos. In the mid-1970's, he wrote the play ''Zoot Suit,'' which had a brief Broadway run. His new stage comedy, ''I Don't Have to Show You No Stinking Badges,'' will have a national tour this fall.
''Corridos!,'' written and directed by Mr. Valdez, provides a representative sampling of the basic Teatro Campesino style. The material is dramatized in the primary colors of social realism. The narratives are spelled out broadly so that even the most unsophisticated audiences will have no problem following the stories. The approach is exuberantly naive, derived in some respects from the work of Mexico's great muralists.
Produced by Janis Blackschleger, this television adaptation has added some refined touches. The dancing in ''Delgadina,'' for instance, has been choreographed by Michael Smuin, and archival film footage is blended with the dramatizations. But for the most part, the spirited earthiness of the occasion has been maintained. Serving as narrator and guitarist, Mr. Valdez appears at the beginning to explain that the corridos, the ''soul of the common people,'' encompass the voices of the streets, the cantinas and the dance halls. They can be about anything, he notes, from a power failure to a police raid on a gay bar.
Five corridos are offered, two in their entirety: ''Delgadina,'' about the specter of incest in a wealthy Mexican family, and ''Soldadera,'' focused on courageous women described in the dispatches of John Reed, the American journalist, who covered Pancho Villa's revolt of 1914.
The cast features Clancy Brown and Evelyn Cisneros, along with several Teatro Campesino vocalists, including George Galvan, Lettie Ibarra and Sal Lopez. The lyrics are in Spanish, with no subtitles, and the dialogue is in English, providing rather skimpy but helpful interpretations of the songs.
Ms. Ronstadt's participation is more than just another ''guest star'' stint. It seems that the popular singer is the granddaughter of a Mexican-American band leader from Tucson, Ariz. In any event, her sparklingly clear voice and impressive vocal range lend themselves beautifully to the corridos. Not so coincidentally, one of Ms. Ronstadt's professional projects this year is a new album made up entirely of Mexican-American songs. |
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