Embodied Knowledge and Accordion Music: History, Place, and Dance in the Texas Mexican Conjunto
Date
2021-09-23
Authors
Perez, Alejandro Wolbert
Ramirez, Sara
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Abstract
Dr. Alejandro Pérez discusses conjunto as a form of embodied knowledge rooted in the lived experiences of Texas Mexicans in the mid-20th century, situated within a larger conversation around identity, cultural memory, and decolonial struggles. His presentation will focus upon the conjunto dance style called the taquachito, or little possum, and its enduring significance.
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Sponsored by Texas State University: Latina/o Studies, Sociology Department, Center for Diversity and Gender Studies, Center for the Study of the Southwest, Center for Texas Music History, and the School of Music.
Keywords
conjunto, identity, cultural memory, dance styles
Citation
Pérez, A. W. (2021). Embodied knowledge and accordion music: History, place, and dance in the Texas Mexican conjunto [Video].