Accordion dreams
Contributors: Galán, Hector.; Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.)
Publisher: PBS
Published: 2001
Place of publication: [Alexandria Va.?]
Language: eng
Format: Electronic resource
Subjects: Conjunto music.; Button-key accordion -- United States -- History.; Mexican Americans -- Texas -- Music.
Other titles: Accordion dreams (Motion picture)
Description: Discusses the film, Accordion dreams, which was produced and directed by Hector Galán in 2000 and had its national broadcast premier in 2001 on PBS. The film presents  information about "conjunto", a unique musical tradition born in the 19th century that continues to thrive today. Conjunto, like jazz, blues, and rock and roll, is a distinct American musical genre that has had a major impact on the Mexican American community of the United states and one that is gaining fans around the world. From its early German origins and humble beginnings at the turn of the 19th century in South Texas, the film showcases period recordings as well as rare archival footage and photographs.
Notes: Title from home page (viewed on June 20, 2003).
"The arrival of the European button accordion to Texas and its merging with traditional Mexican songs gave birth to an explosive new sound".
Mode of access: World Wide Web.