CHICANO STUDIES

1.     6 (Traditional Song): CD 2.  Select ONE of the following:

a)     Track 15, La Negra Noche (Pedro Infante & Pedro Vargas)

b)    Track 16, Un Viejo Amor (Ana Gabriel)

Instructions:

Include the title, the name of the composer (if known) and of the performer. Describe the singing style. Comment on the vocalist’s  breath control and vowel placement. Was there use of chest voice or falsete? Comment on the lyrics (see translations in course reader) . Is the song  defiant, tender, passionate, remorseful, detached? Is there any imagery used? Is there any message? Identify the type of instrumental accompaniment.