Ch谩vez Ravine

by Ry Cooder

Ch谩vez Ravine cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 7 June 2005
  • Label: Nonesuch
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:10:09
  • Community rating: 3.46/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Conceived as a rich historical concept album, the acclaimed guitarist traces the destruction of a Mexican-American community in 1950s Los Angeles to make way for Dodger Stadium. The ambitious project incorporates an eclectic mix of corrido, rhumba, and Latin jazz styles, enlisting legendary Chicano musicians to authentically voice a vital piece of neglected Californian history.

Genres

Descriptors: Folk, political, conceptual

Tracklist

  1. Poor Man's Shangri-La (5:28)
  2. Onda Callejera (3:51)
  3. Don't Call Me Red (4:58)
  4. Corrido De Boxeo (3:21)
  5. Muy Fif铆 (4:03)
  6. Los Chucos Suaves (3:10)
  7. Chinito Chinito (4:52)
  8. 3 Cool Cats (3:14)
  9. El U.F.O. Cay贸 (8:21)
  10. It's Just Work For Me (5:58)
  11. In My Town (5:41)
  12. Ejercito Militar (3:16)
  13. Barrio Viejo (4:42)
  14. 3rd Base, Dodger Stadium (5:51)
  15. Soy Luz Y Sombra (3:23)

Credits

  • Flaco Jimenez - accordion
  • Robert C. Imbrecht - artwork [background housing plans]
  • Walt Kelly - artwork [pogo cartoon]
  • Michael C. McMillen - artwork, illustration [front cover and jewel-case insert]
  • Jared Smith - bass, keyboards [keyboard], written-by
  • Mike Elizondo - bass
  • Jim Keltner - bongos, drums
  • Leslie Morris - contractor [music contracting by]

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