CHS 310

6. Report 6 (Nationalistic Song): CD 2.  Select ONE  of the following: 

a) Track 9, Así Es Mi Tierra (Irasema Terraza & Gustavo Cuautli)

b) Track 10, Yo Soy Mexicano (Jorge Negrete)

c) Track 11,  Canción Mixteca (Los Nacionales de Jacinto Gatica)

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.

DUE DATE:Monday, March 30.