“Damn the Sundays that are full of your absence, so empty our arms…” is the lyrics of the singer’s bolero tumbado Rodrigo de la Cadenawith which he seeks to introduce this musical genre to a young audience, and for it to stop being seen as old music. “Many times this genre sounds old because of the recordings, and the styles, but Damn them Sundays, It’s a bolero disguised of modern song so that it reaches other types of audiences with a much deeper literary content,” commented the person who is in charge of preserving this one that is Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity dSince December 5, 2023.
In an interview with 24 HOURSthe singer explained that Damn Sundays It follows the notation of regional Mexican music and even incorporates the tuba in the melody, and in turn the rhythm is not marked in four beats, but in two, thus resulting in a modern and attractive sound.
In addition, the producer and cultural promoter highlighted that his song can be heard on the platform Spotify, but he indicated that at the World Bolero Festival, which will take place at the Esperanza Iris City Theater, he will perform several of his songs.
“On Saturday I am going to collaborate with Los Miranda, I am going to present my songs, two new boleros, one is If at all the Thoughtand obviously Damn Sundays“said the director of the entertainment center The Cave.
Regarding this festival that will be held from August 23-25the singer of this musical genre commented that this edition is going to be very special, since by 457 votes in favor, the Chamber of Deputies approved the ruling that declares August 25 as the Day of the Mexican Bolero and with the help of the Secretariat of Culture of Mexico City celebrates the efforts of this department to carry out this event.
Likewise, De la Cadena highlighted that at this festival the “World Bolero Award”“Three living people who are the greatest exponents of the genre, and of which our country has great performers and composers.
Another of the characteristics of this festival is that the different musical expressions of bolero are played, so the opening day will be dedicated to the trio Los Tecolines, so four groups of Colombia were included in the program to showcase their talent.
Throughout her career, Mexican singer Susana Zabaleta has taken on the task of promoting bolero, to which she adds her own unique style in each performance. She will also be part of the lineup of this festival on Saturday, and on the last day, new talents will be presented, such as The Miranda and Virado.
Meanwhile, the bolero is a true poetic gem turned into a song, this is how Rodrigo de la Cadena describes this musical genre that has been part of the history of our country, and has seen the passing of world-class exponents.
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2024-08-24 22:17:37