Hispanic Resource List

Books

The African Diaspora: African Origins and New World Identities edited by Isidore Okpewho, Carole Boyce Davies and Ali A. Mazrui [Black Life 301.45 Af]
Examines the character of New World black cultures and their relationships with the plural societies within which they function. It seeks a balanced look at the fate of the African presence in Western society as well as insights into the sources of periodic conflict between blacks and others.

Blackness in Latin America and the Caribbean: Social Dynamics and Cultural Transformations, Volume 1: Central America and Northern and Western South America edited by Norman E. Whitten, Jr., and Arlene Torres [301.45 Bl]
Scholars analyze and discuss the life of black people in Central and South America. Focus is on racism and its causes in various countries and regions, and on the social factors that affect black culture in those areas.

The Life and Times of Mexico by Earl Shorris [972 Sh]
A grand narrative driven by three thousand years of history: the Indian world, the Spanish invasion, Independence, the 1910 Revolution, the tragic lives of workers in assembly plants along the border, and the experiences of millions of Mexicans who live in the United States.

Audio Recordings

Colors of the World: Mexico [CDs 781.62 MeM]
Offers a selection of various types of Mexican music.

Putumayo Presents: Mexico [CDs 781.62 MeP
Savor the spicy and romantic flavors of Mexican music, from the sones of Veracruz to the boleros of Oaxaca.

The Rough Guide to the Music of Mexico [CDs 781.62 MeMex]
The range of musical styles in Mexico is enormous and this album features a selection including son, ranchera, new son jarocho, Mexican rock, mariachi and big band. It offers a highly sought after introduction to the city sounds while tracing these back to the traditional music that gave birth to them.

Websites

Midwest World Fest – Chuchumbé - http://www.midwestworldfest.org/mexico/frames/2_a_chuchumbe.html
A description of the musical group Chuchumbé and the style of music they play.

Conjunto Jardin – Son Jarocho - http://www.conjuntojardin.com/son_jarocho/
Presents a comprehensive explanation of son jarocho music from a group who performs it.

Mexican conjunto jarocho - http://www.sbgmusic.com/html/teacher/reference/cultures/mexicancj.html
Offers a description of the conjunto jarocho style of music.

What is Son Jarocho? - http://www.decoloresartgroup.org/son_jarocho.htm
Describes son jarocho music style, the instruments used, and some performers in the genre.