The Original Chicano

From the liner notes: The career and songbook of the legendary "Father of Chicano Music" guide the viewer through seven decades of Mexican-American/Chicano history from Repatriation, the Zoot Suit riots and the UFW to the minifalda/mini-skirt and Chicano pride and prejudice. Guerrero captured it all in a dazzling array of musical genres including rancheras, boogie, tropical, norteño, cha-chas, mambos, and beautiful boleros. Rare photographs, historic footage and music performances bring this eclectic tapestry to life. Lalo Guerrero tells tells his own story on camera as no one else could, with warmth and humor. Artists and activists influenced by the late Chicano icon share personal stories. Ry Cooper, Culture Clash (Richard Montoya, Rick Salinas, Herbert Siguenza), UFW co-founder Dolores Huerta, Los Lobos' Louie Perez and David Hidalgo, Cheech Marin, Edward James Olmos, Paul Rodriguez, Linda Ronstadt and Luis Valdez provide unique insight about the music pioneer. This compilation published by Barrio Libre Music. Original Chicano Productions. All rights reserved 2006.