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Huapango arribe?o is a distinctive regional tradition of Mexican music born of
colonial roots, longstanding but secluded in its mountainous homeland in
the central states of Guanajuato, San Luis Potos?, and Quer?taro.
Extraordinary folk poet Guillermo Vel?zquez and his Leones de la Sierra de
Xich? with their violins, guitarra quinta huapanguera, jarana,
and percussive dancing carry the heartbeat of this ancient and enthralling
vein of poetic and musical creation. Serrano de Coraz?n (Highlander at
Heart) brings us the tradition at its finest, evoking the spirit of
all-night topadas, competitive duels between poets and their
musicians for the delight of all. 76 minutes, 40-page bilingual booklet
with photos.
This album is the 45th in the
Smithsonian Folkways Tradiciones/Traditions
series of Latino music albums, produced with support from
the Smithsonian Latino Center.
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