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El Mojado - Segunda Parte - Gaytán, Cantú Y Rodriguez Guitarras

El Mojado - Segunda Parte

Matrix number in shelac reads SA-2079-A, but Spottswood lists the matrix number as SA 2079-A. This track depicts an immigrant being held by the US immigration and being referred to as a “wetback” / mojado... Additionally the track goes on to socially critique the immigration, political and social practices of the US in reference to its Mexican immigrants... This track states that “Chicanos” are treated worse than blacks and only courted or appeased when it is election time...

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Label Vocalion
Catalog Number 8516
Matrix Number SA 2079-A
Recording Format 78
Composer Gaytan
Accompaniment Guitarras
Performer Listed on Media Gaytán, Cantú Y Rodriguez
Composer Gaytan
Accompaniment Guitarras
Recording Format 78
Recording Date 04/04/1934
Condition: N-
Subject parody, immigration, despair, complaint, praise, country
Label Vocalion
Catalog Number 8516
Matrix Number SA 2079-A
Staff Notes: Matrix number in shelac reads SA-2079-A, but Spottswood lists the matrix number as SA 2079-A. This track depicts an immigrant being held by the US immigration and being referred to as a “wetback” / mojado... Additionally the track goes on to socially critique the immigration, political and social practices of the US in reference to its Mexican immigrants... This track states that “Chicanos” are treated worse than blacks and only courted or appeased when it is election time...
Donated By: Chris Strachwitz

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