Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Las Hermanas Guerrero - Corrido de Juan Meneses

These are Maria Luisa and Felipa, collectively known as Las Hermanas Guerrero, a popular South Texas duet. This ballad was performed with Jimmy Morgan's Conjunto in 1946. The Guerrero sisters recorded songs for the Ideal label in San Benito, although I'm not sure where this particular narcocorrido was recorded. This song tells the story of Juan Meneses, a chief that was brutally killed in Mexicali on June 23, 1946. I wish I had more information about this duet but they are an obscure subject. But I hope you enjoy this classic narcocorrido!

Monday, June 27, 2011

Border Perspective


I was recently asked to appear on this podcast talking a little bit about Pharr From Heaven. I apologize for my extremely awkward voice, and all my uses of "...ummm...". But check out Border Perspective, they do a great job. I want to thank them for inviting me, I really appreciate it.

Border Perspective Podcast