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Historias Que Contar (Stories to Tell) is one album that collectors of Latin music CDs shouldn't miss.
Sung by the award winning and legendary Los Tigres del Norte, the 14 "corridos" in the album chronicle the experiences of Mexicans in the United States. Historias Que Contar, which has the hit single "Senor Locutor," recently won the 2006 Latin Grammy Award for Best Norteno Album.
So then, if you are a fan of Latin music, the album is worth including in your collection of Latin music CD's. For those who are not aware of what the word "corridos" means, the term refers to a musical documentation that depicts the lives of people since the 1840's. Some of the more popular themes of "corridos" include family issues, deceit, love, betrayal, and loss.
The album Historias Que Contar presents many good stories. For instance, the hit song "Senor Locutor" (Mr. DJ) portrays the tale of a father who has been rejoined with his son through the help of a radio DJ. "Compre La Muerte A Mi Hijo" emphasizes the importance of family values and relationships over wealth. Meanwhile, "Me Haces Falta" is a love tragedy. Collectors of Latin music CD's can avail of the album either in a single CD or a CD/DVD format. Of course, if you get the DVD copy, you'll get the chance to watch the videos of "Senor Locutor" where in you'll see each of the four members of Los Tigres del Norte performing their part in the story.
The video also includes a "behind the scenes" shot of the "Senor Locutor." |