Corrido de Cananea (D) from Martha Gallagher

Corrido de Cananea (D)

from Martha Gallagher

Sheet Music

For solo lever or pedal harp; adv. beginner to adv. intermediate levels. Key of D (one lever change; can be left out if necessary). Lots of fun to play! Guitar rhythms are a fun challenge and the music will spice up your repertoire. Enjoy personalizing your interpretation with the addition of even more glissandos and/or ornamentations.

I came across the jaunty Corrido de Cananea while researching traditional Sonoran music for one of my online retreat sessions “Seasons of the Harp.” I was delighted by the fun feel of the music and the challenges of arranging a song for harp that is typically played on guitar.

The corrido is a popular narrative song and poetry that forms a ballad. The songs are often about oppression, history, daily life for peasants, and other socially relevant topics. It is still a popular form today in Mexico and was widely popular during the Mexican Revolutions of the 20th century. This song is about a tough guy who gets in trouble with the law. Not at all what I thought when I heard just the instrumental versions of this song - with it’s jaunty, playful feel!
I learn a lot about a piece of music from listening to it and thought you might too. I have not yet recorded this piece, but here are a couple of good samples to listen to.

A version with traditional singer and guitar, from Smithsoniam Folkways: folkways.si.edu/guty-y-chalin/corrido-de-cananea/latin-world/music/track/smithsonian
Another version by the fabulous Linda Ronstadt, from her album “Canciones de mi Padre”. It features a wonderful mariachi arrangement, as well as her amazing voice:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbuqGA6JWWg

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