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Della Turner, recorder, 1971

 Item — Box: 2, CD: 113

Scope and Contents

Edwin Berry, b. 1915, Tome, NM. Good recording. 1. Dicho (folk saying, how sad are the dead that have no life, muerte, death); 2. Las Posadas (portrays Joseph and Mary's search for lodging in Bethlehem, innkeepers all turn the couple down, afraid of cut throats and theives, Christmas pageant, Navidad); 3. Cantos de Los Pastores (Berry sings, shepherd plays, various songs from the shepherd's play Los Pastores, shepherds render homage to the new born Christ, folk songs); 4. Berry discusses drama popular, folk drama, related to Los Pastores, and allegorical plays like La envidia and other related ones, mentions the names of the shepherds; Berry sings several verses from Los Pastores, cont. on CD 118) .

Dates

  • 1971

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English, Spanish

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 13 boxes (12.25 cu. ft.)

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository

Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451