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The Mexican Revolution Activity: Research events of the Mexican Revolution and its impact in Texas. Some refugees wrote corridos-or ballads-about their experiences. Create your own corrido with the information you have found. Include a short explanation of how Mexican Americans have maintained their cultural heritage while adapting to the larger Texas culture. Research Web Sites | | | Corridos
An article summarizing the history and musical structure of the corrido. | |
| | | Corridos de la Revolución
An excellent Web site on corridos. The site features sound clips, photographs of important figures in the Mexican Revolution, and interpretations of corrido themes. | |
| | | Corridos de Texas
Corridos of Texas are featured on the Web page.
Navigation Tip: Click on "Go to Gregorio Cortez" to hear sound clips of the famed "Ballad of Gregorio Cortez." | |
| | | Tejanos Corridos
The state of Corridos today. This article traces the history of corridos from its early roots to the present. | |
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