essay

The emergence of conjunto music, 1935-1955

'and other neighborly names' : social process and cultural image in texas folklore • Austin • Published In 1981 • Pages: 280-299

By: Peña, Manuel H..

Abstract
This article describes the history and emergence of CONJUNTO music -- a highly popular style of Texas-Mexican music -- from its embryonic appearance in 1935 to its full-blown stylization in the mid 1950s. Brief biographical sketches of some of the leading musicians in the development of this style of music are presented, as well as the various instruments they used in the composition of the music. The second part of this study deals with Peña's ethnomusicological interpretation of CONJUNTO, and to a lesser degree that of ORQESTA TEXENE, another popular music style. Chicano middle and lower class differences are noted in the acceptance of these two types of music, based in large part on cultural ideologies and values.
Subjects
Music
Musical instruments
Classes
culture
Chicanos
HRAF PubDate
2002
Region
North America
Sub Region
Regional, Ethnic and Diaspora Cultures
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnomusicologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 2001
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
1890s - 1955
Coverage Place
Texas, United States
Notes
Manuel H. Peña
Includes bibliographical references (p. 298-299), discography (p. 297-298) and index
LCCN
80023697
LCSH
Mexican Americans