Description
The record takes as its inspiration the story of a group of 19th Century Irish immigrants to the USA, who were conscripted into the US army, in their war against Mexico. The men of the San Patricio brigade defected to the enemy side and fought with their fellow Catholics against the American army, before meeting a tragic end when the war was lost. The music which this meeting of cultures created can be heard to this day in Mexico, and San Patricio brings new focus to this amazing story.
Guest stars on this record include Ry Cooder, Liam Neeson, Linda Ronstadt and Mexican musicians Carlos Nunez, Lila Downs and Los Cenzontles. The music is a perfect fusion of the sounds of Ireland with the sounds of Mexico and the Southern USA (which can be found to this day in certain Mexican cities). The energy and the joy of discovery can be heard on every track where the musicians collaborate.
This record will receive its European premiere at Celtic Connections (Glasgow) in January 2010, to be followed by a UK tour in Summer 2010. The concert will be widely publicised, and Ry Cooder & The Chieftains will conduct media interviews throughout the build up to the March release. A documentary is in preparation which tells the story of the San Patricio Brigades, and the making of this incredible record.
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Product Details
- Artist
- Chieftains
- Contributing Artists
- Recording Environment
- Studio
- Media Format
- Audio CD
- Label / Studio
- CONCORD
- Number of Discs
- 1
- Media Content Format
- Album
- Year of release
- 2010
Tracklisting
Disc 1:
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La Iguana
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La Golondrina
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A la Orilla de un Palmar
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Danza de Concheros
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El Chivo
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San Campio
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The Sands of Mexico
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Sailing to Mexico
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El Caballo
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March to Battle (Across the Rio Grande)
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Lullaby for the Dead
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Luz de Luna
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Persecución de Villa
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Canción Mixteca (Intro)
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Canción Mixteca
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Ojitos Negros
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El Relampago
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El Pájaro Cu
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Finale
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Pros
- Original
Cons
Best Uses
- At Home
- In The Car
Comments about CONCORD Chieftains - San Patricio:
Great in hammock during sunny afternoons
Pros
- Engaging
- Original
Cons
Best Uses
- At Home
- In The Car
- Parties
Comments about CONCORD Chieftains - San Patricio:
The music is really full on. My partner just loves it and I enjoy it but not all day!
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