Verizon Wireless Sponsors 'Corridos Sin Fronteras, a New World Ballad Tradition' Exhibit at the Museum of San Diego History.IRVINE, Calif. -- The Smithsonian Institution Smithsonian Institution, research and education center, at Washington, D.C.; founded 1846 under terms of the will of James Smithson of London, who in 1829 bequeathed his fortune to the United States to create an establishment for the "increase and diffusion of traveling exhibition makes its only stop in Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, between Jan. 14 and Sept. 5, 2005 Verizon Wireless Cellco Partnership, doing business as Verizon Wireless, owns and operates the second largest wireless telecommunications network in the United States, based on total wireless customers. , owner and operator of the nation's most reliable and advanced wireless network, today announced its sponsorship of the local showing of the Smithsonian Institution's traveling exhibition "Corridos sin Fronteras, A New World Ballad Tradition" at the Museum of San Diego San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. History. Beginning on Jan. 14, the eight-month exhibition takes visitors on a musical and visual journey with stories that have been sung in communities in Mexico and the United States Relations between the United States and Mexico are among the most important and complex that each nation maintains. They are shaped by a mixture of mutual interests, shared problems, and growing interdependence. since the beginning of the nineteenth century. "Verizon Wireless is proud to support the Museum of San Diego History in hosting this exhibition documenting and celebrating the cultural and historical significance of this unique music genre," said Jonathan LeCompte, acting president, Verizon Wireless' Southern California region. "Our partnership with The San Diego Historical Society is yet another example of our commitment to support events that are important to our customers." Whether recounting the adventures of heroes of the Mexican Revolution Mexican Revolution (1910–20) Lengthy struggle that began with the overthrow of Porfirio Díaz, whose elitist and oligarchic policies had caused widespread dissatisfaction. , or addressing modern day social problems, "Corridos" -- Mexican narrative songs -- dramatize dram·a·tize v. dram·a·tized, dram·a·tiz·ing, dram·a·tiz·es v.tr. 1. To adapt (a literary work) for dramatic presentation, as in a theater or on television or radio. 2. admired values such as bravery, loyalty, respect and compassion. This touring bilingual exhibition recreates the historical development of "Corridos," with sound and video stations that feature musical instruments, costumes, memorabilia, historical documents, photographs, a musical interactive unit and a map noting the origin of each song. Visitors will enjoy the use of a state of the art portable sound system (wand) that provides "Corridos" music and bilingual descriptions. "This truly remarkable exhibit brings to life a beloved singing tradition that has existed for almost a century," said Pedro Ochoa, Cultural Attache of the San Diego Mexican Consulate's Office. "It was very important that the people in Southern California had an opportunity to view, learn and enjoy the exhibit and, thanks to the support of Verizon Wireless, this objective came to fruition." During the run of the exhibit, the Museum of San Diego History will also host special cultural events that will showcase relevant films, speakers, musicians and collectors of "Corridos" memorabilia. San Diego is the eighth and final stop on the exhibit's cross-country tour. The exhibit has already been shown in Washington, D.C.; San Jose, Calif.; Denver, Colo.; San Antonio and McAllen, Texas; Kansas City, Mo.; and Albuquerque, N.M. The exhibition, jointly organized by the UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center The UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center (CSRC) was founded in 1969 with a commitment to foster multidisciplinary research efforts at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). , The Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, and The Smithsonian Center for Latino Initiatives, will appear Jan. 14 through Sept. 5 at the Museum of San Diego History located at 1649 El Prado, Casa de Balboa, at Balboa Park. The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call 619-232-6203, ext. 100 or visit: www.corridos.org. About Verizon Wireless Verizon Wireless owns and operates the nation's most reliable wireless network, serving 42.1 million voice and data customers. Headquartered in Bedminster, N.J., Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE:VOD See video-on-demand. VoD - video on demand )(LSE LSE - Language Sensitive Editor :VOD). Find more information on the Web at www.verizonwireless.com. To receive broadcast-quality video footage of Verizon Wireless operations, log onto www.thenewsmarket.com/verizonwireless. About The San Diego Historical Society For over 75 years, the San Diego Historical Society, an educational and cultural institution, has been dedicated to preserving and sharing our growing historical collections and extensive archives with our members, visitors and the community. Located in the Casa de Balboa building in Balboa Park, the Society operates the Museum of San Diego History and Research Library in Balboa Park, the Serra Museum in Presidio Park, the Villa Montezuma House Museum in Sherman Heights, and the Marston House Museum in Balboa Park. More facts about "Corridos" Among the best-known "Corridos" featured in the exhibit is "The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez." The song served as inspiration for a feature film depicting the actual events of June 1901. Edward James Olmos Edward James Olmos (born February 24, 1947) is an Emmy-winning and Oscar-nominated American actor and director. Some of his most memorable roles were Lt. Martin Castillo in Miami Vice, Jaime Escalante in Stand and Deliver and Admiral William Adama in the starred as Gregorio Cortez, a young cowhand who kills a sheriff when an interpreter turns the sheriff's innocent question into a dangerous threat. He flees, triggering one of the biggest manhunts in Texas history. The Mexican community rallied to his defense, believing that he was being persecuted solely on the basis of his race. "Corridos" are the foundation of modern day "Norteno" music, as represented by Los Tigres del Norte Los Tigres del Norte is one of the most popular norteño bands, from Rosa Morada, Sinaloa, Mexico. The group was started by Jorge Hernández, his brothers, and a cousin, and began recording after moving to San Jose, California in the late 1960s, when all the members were still in , the genre's equivalent of The Rolling Stones. The popularity of "Corridos" is expanding well beyond Mexico and the United States. Well known bands and performers like Los Tigres del Norte, Los Tucanes de Tijuana and Lupillo Rivera also enjoy massive followings in Central America, Colombia and other parts of South America. |
|
||||||||||||
Printer friendly
Cite/link
Email
Feedback
Reader Opinion