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THE CORRIDO

Similar to a ballad, the Corrido is a poetic, musical form developed in Mexico that specifically rose from a “border culture” along the lower Rio Grande region, primarily between the mid 1800s and the 1930s. The Corrido became known as “musica de la frontera” (border music) because it was especially popular along the U.S.-Mexico border regions. The Corrido continues to be popular wherever Mexicans and Mexican Americans live. The traditional, historical Corrido often memorialized those that stood up for their rights when faced with conflict from unjust authorities, Corridos related events and exploits of famous heroes, courageous deeds and tragic deaths.