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El Bracero - Trio Imperial

El Bracero

This song gives advice about going to the United States to work as a Bracero. The protagonist sings about his experience when he first arrived in the US. It goes on to tell the difficulty he had with not being able to speak English. It tells a humorous exchange with an American when he asks him for a light for his cigarette.

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Sello Colony
Numero de Catalogo 128
Numero de Matriz DI-438
Formato de grabación 78
Género Corrido
Artista Trio Imperial
Artista aparece en los medios de comunicación Trio Imperial
Formato de grabación 78
Condición: E
Tema migrant, labor, advice, humor, complaint
Sello Colony
Numero de Catalogo 128
Numero de Matriz DI-438
Género Corrido
Staff Notes: This song gives advice about going to the United States to work as a Bracero. The protagonist sings about his experience when he first arrived in the US. It goes on to tell the difficulty he had with not being able to speak English. It tells a humorous exchange with an American when he asks him for a light for his cigarette.
Donated By: Chris Strachwitz

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