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¡Bienvenido a American Mosaic en VOA Special English!
Welcome to American Mosaic on VOA Special English!
Soy Doug Johnson.
I am Doug Johnson.
Esta semana en nuestro show, música de la cantante mexicana Lila Downs.
This week on our show, music by the Mexican singer Lila Downs.
Una pregunta sobre Rhapsody in Blue, de la compositora George Gershwin.
A question about Rhapsody in Blue, by composer George Gershwin.
Pero primero, vamos a ver el Festival de la Wizarda de Indiana de Oz.
But first, let's see the Indiana Wizard of Oz Festival.
Por 27 años, visitantes al Festival de la Wizarda de Indiana de Oz en Valparaiso,
For 27 years, visitors to the Wizard of Oz Festival in Valparaiso,
se han reunido para celebrar las ruedas de rubio, las nubes y las ruedas de hielo.
They have gathered to celebrate the blonde wheels, the clouds, and the ice wheels.
Este evento anual honra todas las cosas relacionadas con la película The Wizard of Oz,
This annual event honors all things related to the movie The Wizard of Oz.
que salió en 1939.
that came out in 1939.
Faith Lapidus nos dice más.
Faith Lapidus tells us more.
El último fin de semana, miles de visitantes se reunieron en el Centro de la Expo de la Ciudad de Porter
Last weekend, thousands of visitors gathered at the Expo Center in the City of Porter.
para el Festival de la Wizarda de Indiana de Oz.
for the Indiana Wizard of Oz Festival.
El Festival de la Wizarda de Indiana de Oz.
The Festival of the Wizard of Oz in Indiana.
Even heavy rains did not stop visitors from enjoying the Festival's many events.
Even heavy rains did not stop visitors from enjoying the Festival's many events.
The great, great grandson of L. Frank Baum, who wrote the book The Wizard of Oz,
The great, great grandson of L. Frank Baum, who wrote the book The Wizard of Oz,
opened the festival activities.
opened the festival activities.
Robert Baum attended the festival to meet people and sign visitors' books and objects.
Robert Baum asistió al festival para conocer personas y firmar libros y objetos de los visitantes.
Visitors could shop at the Munchkin Market to buy objects,
Visitors could shop at the Munchkin Market to buy items,
related to all things Oz.
related to all things Oz.
Or they could meet actors who played Munchkins in the movie.
Or they could meet actors who played Munchkins in the movie.
There were even contests to see who could look the most like characters in The Wizard of Oz.
There were even contests to see who could look the most like characters in The Wizard of Oz.
There were people dressed like Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion,
There were people dressed like Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion,
and the Wicked Witch of the West.
y la Malvada Bruja del Oeste.
Visitors could also see a private concert,
Visitors could also see a private concert,
a collection of clothing and jewelry once owned by Judy Garland,
a collection of clothing and jewelry once owned by Judy Garland,
the actress who played Dorothy.
the actress who played Dorothy.
Jean Nelson started the Indiana Wizard of Oz Festival in 1981.
Jean Nelson comenzó el Festival Indiana del Mago de Oz en 1981.
At the time, she owned the Yellow Brick Road gift shop
At the time, she owned the Yellow Brick Road gift shop.
and also opened the Yellow Brick Road gift shop.
y también abrió la tienda de regalos del Camino de Ladrillos Amarillos.
The Oz Fantasy Museum.
The Oz Fantasy Museum.
She decided to organize a Wizard of Oz Day
She decided to organize a Wizard of Oz Day.
as a way to have a fun community activity.
as a way to have a fun community activity.
The event slowly grew over the years
The event slowly grew over the years.
and is now the largest Oz festival in the world.
y ahora es el festival de Oz más grande del mundo.
Ms. Nelson says that the story of The Wizard of Oz
Ms. Nelson says that the story of The Wizard of Oz
remains popular for several reasons.
remains popular for several reasons.
She says,
Ella dice,
It is an American story,
It is an American story,
unlike many fairy tales that came from Europe.
unlike many fairy tales that came from Europe.
She says the movie also celebrates values
She says the movie also celebrates values.
that families can enjoy together.
that families can enjoy together.
One of the main events of the festival this year
One of the main events of the festival this year
was a performance by Danny Windsor.
It was a performance by Danny Windsor.
The 83-year-old actor had a small role
The 83-year-old actor had a small role.
as a frightening winged monkey
como un aterrador mono alado
in the movie.
in the movie.
Mr. Windsor says that people will be watching
Mr. Windsor says that people will be watching.
The Wizard of Oz 100 years from now.
The Wizard of Oz 100 years from now.
He says the movie celebrates art and life
He says the movie celebrates art and life.
and is full of heart from beginning to end.
and is full of heart from beginning to end.
The Wizard of Oz 100 years from now.
The Wizard of Oz 100 years from now.
Our listener question this week comes from Brazil.
Nuestra pregunta de oyente esta semana proviene de Brasil.
Sergio Augusto Ramos dos Santos
Sergio Augusto Ramos dos Santos
wants to know about the famous musical piece
wants to know about the famous musical piece
called Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin.
called Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin.
Gershwin wrote the piece for jazz band leader Paul Whiteman.
Gershwin escribió la pieza para el líder de la banda de jazz Paul Whiteman.
Rhapsody in Blue was first performed in 1924
Rhapsody in Blue fue interpretada por primera vez en 1924.
at a concert hall in New York City.
at a concert hall in New York City.
The name of the series of songs played that night
The name of the series of songs played that night.
was Experiment in Modern Music.
was Experiment in Modern Music.
Gershwin's song was 23rd in the list of songs
Gershwin's song was 23rd on the list of songs.
in that performance.
in that performance.
The 25-year-old composer had already enjoyed success
The 25-year-old composer had already enjoyed success.
in his career writing popular music.
in his career writing popular music.
But this concert brought him recognition
But this concert brought him recognition.
as a classical composer as well.
as a classical composer as well.
George Gershwin said that the influence for the music
George Gershwin dijo que la influencia para la música
came when he was on a train
came when he was on a train
and began listening to its many noises and rhythms.
and began listening to its many noises and rhythms.
He said that he suddenly heard the complete structure
He said that he suddenly heard the complete structure.
from beginning to end
de principio a fin
of what would become Rhapsody in Blue.
of what would become Rhapsody in Blue.
He explained that the song was about
He explained that the song was about
the melting pot of different immigrants in America,
the melting pot of different immigrants in America,
its national energy and the madness of its cities.
its national energy and the madness of its cities.
The song was first written for a piano player
The song was first written for a piano player.
and jazz band, including reed, bass,
y banda de jazz, incluyendo saxofón, bajo,
rhythm and string instruments.
rhythm and string instruments.
A 1942 version of the song
A 1942 version of the song
has a different combination of musical instruments.
has a different combination of musical instruments.
George Gershwin continued to write exciting compositions
George Gershwin continuó escribiendo composiciones emocionantes.
that would help define modern American music.
that would help define modern American music.
These include An American in Paris
These include An American in Paris.
and the opera Porgy and Bess.
and the opera Porgy and Bess.
He worked with his brother Ira Gershwin
He worked with his brother Ira Gershwin.
on many musical projects.
on many musical projects.
George Gershwin died of a brain tumor
George Gershwin murió de un tumor cerebral.
at the age of 38.
at the age of 38.
He was lost in theIDa,
He was lost in the IDa,
he did not have a mother,
he did not have a mother,
a family,
a family
a husband,
a husband,
and a great friend.
y un gran amigo.
His murder trial began in the USA
His murder trial began in the USA.
when he was 14 years old.
cuando tenía 14 años.
Once he was 13,
Once he was 13,
he had to die in his own home in cancers.
He had to die in his own home from cancer.
His work,
His work,
the STV Conflicts,
the STV Conflicts,
and his father's death
y la muerte de su padre
were in his eyes.
were in his eyes.
His father died of a heart attack
His father died of a heart attack.
when he was 14 years of age,
cuando tenía 14 años,
which was his first death,
which was his first death,
my father's death, and my mother's death was my last.
My father's death, and my mother's death was my last.
Disney's Fantasia 2000.
Disney's Fantasia 2000.
En estos películas,
In these movies,
Rhapsody in Blue expresa
Rhapsody in Blue expresses
la energía y la belleza
the energy and the beauty
de Nueva York City.
from New York City.
El cantante mexicano
The Mexican singer
Lila Downs recientemente
Lila Downs recently
lanzó su último álbum
released his latest album
Shake Away.
Shake Away.
Probablemente es la mejor
It is probably the best.
conocida por su canción
known for her song
Burn It Blue.
Burn It Blue.
La hizo para el filme Frida
She made it for the film Frida.
sobre el artista mexicano
about the Mexican artist
Frida Kahlo en 2002.
Frida Kahlo in 2002.
En su nuevo álbum,
In his new album,
Lila Downs canta
Lila Downs sings.
en muchos estilos diferentes,
in many different styles,
tanto en inglés
both in English
como en español.
like in Spanish.
Los críticos dicen
The critics say
que este es su álbum más creativo aún.
that this is their most creative album yet.
Barbra,
Barbra,
Barbra Klein nos dice más.
Barbra Klein tells us more.
¡Chau!
Bye!
¡Claro!
Of course!
¡Esa fue la canción
That was the song.
Minimum Wage!
Minimum Wage!
Expresó la situación difícil
He expressed the difficult situation.
de muchos inmigrantes mexicanos
of many Mexican immigrants
que cruzaron la frontera
who crossed the border
en los Estados Unidos
in the United States
para intentar encontrar trabajo.
to try to find a job.
Lila Downs tiene su propia
Lila Downs has her own
link personal a esta frontera.
personal link to this border.
Fue nacida en Oaxaca, México
She was born in Oaxaca, Mexico.
a una madre mexicana
to a Mexican mother
que se llamaba
that was called
She first began performing as a child in Mexico.
She first began performing as a child in Mexico.
Later, she studied music in college in the United States.
Later, she studied music in college in the United States.
Lila Downs used to perform wearing clothing and hairstyles influenced by Frida Kahlo.
Lila Downs solía actuar vistiendo ropa y peinados influenciados por Frida Kahlo.
For this album, she decided to change her look with new versions of traditional Mexican clothing.
For this album, she decided to change her look with new versions of traditional Mexican clothing.
She says she enjoys reinventing herself with her art.
She says she enjoys reinventing herself with her art.
Here is the song Perro Negro.
Here is the song Black Dog.
No se encuentra con la parca porque se hizo un trato para gobernar.
He doesn't meet with the grim reaper because he made a deal to rule.
Ese perro pareciera, ese perro pareciera de Nahual.
That dog seems, that dog seems to be a Nahual.
Corre, salta, brinca, sáltate la barda por si acaso.
Run, jump, hop, jump over the fence just in case.
Escucha la corriente de la calle que te va diciendo la banqueta.
Listen to the current of the street that the sidewalk is telling you.
Que van murmurando las palabras, que van caminando las paredes.
What the words are whispering, that the walls are walking.
Busca la verdad, dice la verdad, dice la verdad.
Seek the truth, speak the truth, tell the truth.
Que van murmurando las palabras, que van caminando las paredes.
That the words are murmuring, that the walls are walking.
Les dejo con la versión inventiva de Lila Downs de la canción de Carlos Santana, Black Magic Woman.
I leave you with the inventive version of Lila Downs of the song by Carlos Santana, Black Magic Woman.
Ella perfora la canción con Raúl Midón.
She performs the song with Raúl Midón.
Me llaman Black Magic Woman.
They call me Black Magic Woman.
Join us again next week for American Mosaic, VOA's radio magazine in special English.
Join us again next week for American Mosaic, VOA's radio magazine in special English.
Levanta el lúdulo, levanta de obsidiana, que levanta su valor.
Raise the lúdulo, raise the obsidian, that raises its value.
Levanta de montaña, levanta los papas.
Mountain lift, lift the potatoes.
Que a mí no me cortes.
Don't cut me off.
Que a mí no me compran.
They can't buy me.
Que a mí no me venden.
They don't sell me.
No me venden la verdad.
They don't sell me the truth.
Me acusan de brujería.
They accuse me of witchcraft.
Te acusan de brujería.
They accuse you of witchcraft.
Me hiciste tu brujería.
You put your spell on me.
Que a ciegas me invocarán.
That they will invoke me blindly.
Te acusan de brujería.
They accuse you of witchcraft.
Y el mundo...
And the world...
Te acusa sin pensar.
He/She accuses you without thinking.
Que a mí no me interesa.
That doesn't interest me.
Me acusan de brujería.
They accuse me of witchcraft.
Y el mundo...
And the world...
Me acusan de brujería.
They accuse me of witchcraft.
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