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El Contrabandista - Part II - Gaytán Y Cantú vocal: Gaytán y Cantú

El Contrabandista - Part II

Spottswood lists the matrix number as SA 2219-A (Vo 8585). The second part of this corrido deals with the smuggler saying farewell to his hometown before going to the penitentiary. While in the pen, he gets a letter telling him his mother had died. CD contains a 40 page booklet with notes, translations, transcriptions and Track Listing.

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Catalog Number 7053
Recording Format CD
Composer Gaytán, Juan
Genre Corrido
Accompaniment vocal: Gaytán y Cantú
Performer Gaytán Y Cantú
Performer Listed on Media Gaytán Y Cantú
Composer Gaytán, Juan
Accompaniment vocal: Gaytán y Cantú
Recording Format CD
Recording Date 10/13/1934
Subject contraband, alcohol, drugs, incarceration, farewell, despair
Track Number 19
Record Producer
Chris Strachwitz
Album title The Roots Of The Narcocorrido
Country USA
Catalog Number 7053
Genre Corrido
Location of Label:
10341 San Pablo Ave. El Cerrito, California 94530
Staff Notes: Spottswood lists the matrix number as SA 2219-A (Vo 8585). The second part of this corrido deals with the smuggler saying farewell to his hometown before going to the penitentiary. While in the pen, he gets a letter telling him his mother had died. CD contains a 40 page booklet with notes, translations, transcriptions and Track Listing.
Donated By: Chris Strachwitz

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