is one of the most iconic songs in the repertoire of the legendary Spanish singer María Dolores Pradera . Often referred to as "La Gran Señora de la Canción," Pradera was celebrated for her deep, resonant contralto voice and her ability to bring an elegant, "pure Castilian" sophistication to traditional Latin American folk genres like the Mexican corrido . Song Meaning and Narrative
: As a final wish, the man asks to be executed while mounted on his beloved horse, a "prieto azabache" (a deep, intense black).
Written by the Mexican composer , "Caballo Prieto Azabache" is a classic revolutionary corrido that tells a dramatic story of loyalty, sacrifice, and the bond between a man and his horse.
: The protagonist is captured by Villa's troops and sentenced to death by firing squad.
“Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.”
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The meeting will be held at Holy Family Church, Saffin Center Hall in the Riede Room, 3926 Poplar Level Rd. There will be reports on our progress over the past year, along with refreshments and door prizes.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. City Barbecue is catering the event. Cost is $14 per person.
Make a reservation by calling or emailing us at kemba@kembaky.org by May 9.
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