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Summary:

L.A. Bamba examines how Son Jarocho musicians engage with Mexican American culture in Los Angeles. Son Jarocho is historically known for its playful style dating back to its creation and spread from Veracruz, Mexico. The genre is characterized by its upbeat style and colorful instrumentation. This film examines how these attributes play a role in the dissemination of ideologies and engagement with Mexican American culture. The musicians featured in the film come from diverse musical upbringings and exemplify the variety present in the Son Jarocho genre. L.A. Bamba explores the ways in which music can be utilized as a social and cultural tool and celebrates the ways that Son Jarocho musicians are taking unique strides in Southern California.

Contributors:

Clemins, Kara , director, editor of moving image work

Center for Visual Anthropology , production company, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/prn

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

In English.

Subjects:

Mexican Americans

Mexican Americans — Music

Folk music — Mexico

Folk music

United States

Mexico

Genres:

Documentary films

Ethnographic films

Online media

Internet videos

General Notes:

Title from resource description page (viewed April 18, 2018).
Streaming media.
Restricted to the University of North Texas System.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 video file (27 mins.))

Digital Characteristics:

video file

Call Numbers:

Online Video

OCLC Numbers:

1035412389

Other Control Numbers:

3923978 (source: VaAlASP)
[Unknown Type]: ASP3923978/avon