Canción Mixteca

Harry Dean Stanton

About Canción Mixteca

Canción Mixteca is a Mexican folk song written by Oaxacan composer José López Alavez. Lopez Alavez wrote the melody of the song in 1912, and composed the lyrics in 1915. Lopez Alavez describes his feelings of homesickness for his home region of Oaxaca after moving to Mexico City. In modern times, the song has become an anthem both for the region of Oaxaca and Mexican citizens living abroad who miss their homeland. The song was used in the film Paris, Texas directed by Wim Wenders. The song was played by Ry Cooder with the lyrics being sung by Harry Dean Stanton. more »

Year:: 2014
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Harry Dean Stanton

Harry Dean Stanton (July 14, 1926 – September 15, 2017) was an American actor, musician, and singer.In a career that spanned more than six decades, Stanton made appearances in the films Cool Hand Luke (1967), Kelly's Heroes (1970), Dillinger (1973), The Godfather Part II (1974), Alien (1979), Escape from New York (1981), Christine (1983), Repo Man (1984), Paris, Texas (1984), Pretty in Pink (1986), The Last Temptation of Christ (1988), Wild at Heart (1990), The Straight Story (1999), The Green Mile (1999), Alpha Dog (2006), Inland Empire (2006), and Lucky (2017), and had supporting roles in many others. more »

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Composition "Canción Mixteca" is a traditional Mexican song, one of the most famous of the Mixtec Region. Even though it was performed by Harry Dean Stanton, it was originally composed by Jose López Alavez in 1915.
Film Feature Harry Dean Stanton performed "Canción Mixteca" in the film "Paris, Texas" (1984), directed by Wim Wenders. The film is known for its emotional and powerful use of music.
Song Meaning "Canción Mixteca" is a song of longing and nostalgia, often sung by people who have migrated and miss their homeland. In Spanish, the title of the song can be translated as "How far I am from the land where I was born."
Instrumentation Stanton's version of "Canción Mixteca" features striking steel-guitar playing by Ry Cooder.
Career Impact The performance of "Canción Mixteca" in the film "Paris, Texas" cemented Harry Dean Stanton's reputation as a musician, in addition to his already successful acting career.
Album Release Harry Dean Stanton's version of the song is included in "Partly Fiction", a studio album released in 2014. The album features 10 songs performed by the actor and singer.
Cultural Significance The song's lyrics describe the pain of being far away from one's home — a universal and timeless theme that has given "Canción Mixteca" its lasting resonance, making it popular among both Mexican and international audiences.

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