In celebration of the centennial of the Mexican Revolution, USC and LACMA are hosting The Corrido of LA. Students in grades 7–12 throughout Los Angeles are invited to commemorate the Mexican Revolution by composing a corrido, or ballad song, about the city they call home. Over the past couple weeks, students from across Los Angeles Country submitted creative, inspiring and thoughtful corridos. Some stuck to the traditional musical form while others incorporated contemporary musical forms like hip hop and spoken word. All your corridos provided a window to what Los Angeles and your neighborhoods mean to you. Thank you for letting us into your world!

Organizers:

Ilona Katzew, LACMA
Curator of Latin American Art

Maria Elena Martinez, USC
Associate Professor of Latin American History and American Studies & Ethnicity

George Sanchez, USC
Vice Dean of College Diversity
Professor of History and American Studies & Ethnicity

Josh Kun, USC
Director of the Popular Music Project
Associate Professor in the Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism and American Studies & Ethnicity