1.2 Corrido de Arturo Gamez (Corrido of Arturo Gamez)
1.3 Corrido de Santo Domingo (The Peasants of Sanchez Lozoya)
1.4 Los Ni?Os Trabajadores (Corrido of the Working Children)
1.5 Gorilita, Gorilon (Little "Gorilla," Big "Gorilla")
1.6 La Ocupaci?N Militar de la Universidad (Corrido of the Occupied University)
1.7 Canci?N Del Politecnico (Song of Polytechnic Institute)
1.8 Tragedia de la Plaza de Las Tres Culturas (Tragedy of Plaza of the Three Cultures)
1.9 Marcha de los Caidos (March of the Fallen Dead)
Description:
Labelcode PDON1012.2
"Mexico: Days Of Struggle" on CD presents a powerful collection of songs by Judith Reyes, one of the most emblematic musical voices of Mexico's social and political struggles. With her unmistakable, narrative vocal style and guitar-based arrangements, Reyes documents the daily life, hopes, and hardships of workers, peasants, and marginalized communities. The album gathers stirring corridos and protest songs that combine lyrical sensitivity with a clear, committed stance, making this CD both an artistic statement and a historical document of resistance and resilience in Mexico. The production preserves an authentic, intimate sound that places the focus firmly on the voice, lyrics, and traditional instrumentation, allowing listeners to experience these songs with immediacy and emotional depth.
Judith Reyes was known for her socially engaged repertoire and for giving a musical voice to those often left unheard. Her songs have been appreciated in circles interested in protest music, Latin American folk traditions, and political history, and her work has contributed to keeping alive an important chapter of Mexican musical heritage. As an artist, she stands in the tradition of Latin American singer-songwriters who place storytelling and social critique at the center of their work, and this CD is an excellent entry point for anyone discovering her for the first time.
The manufacturer Pdon is dedicated to making culturally and historically significant recordings available in high-quality physical editions. With a focus on carefully curated releases, Pdon aims to preserve important musical testimonies and present them in a form suitable both for collectors and for listeners seeking more context-rich, enduring editions. Their catalog often includes niche or hard-to-find titles that might otherwise slip out of circulation, thereby contributing to the preservation of musical memory and heritage.
World Music
19.557
- Africa 708- Arabia 176- Asia 2.701- New Age/Meditation 157- South Sea 68- Worldbeat 15.747
