Tejano:Songs of the Homeland Dvd:Collector's Edition
May 17, 2005
For Immediate Release:
SONGS OF THE HOMELAND
THE COLLECTOR'S EDITION is now available on DVD at www.galaninc.com
WITH ONE EXTRA HOUR OF BONUS TRACKS
FEATURING GREAT MUSIC PERFORMANCES BY:
Lydia Mendoza * Tony de La Rosa * Valerio Longoria * Mingo Saldivar * Sunny Ozuna * Isidro Lopez * Little Joe
"One of the most important documentaries ever produced on the history of Tejano Music...
It is a compelling thought provoking piece not to be missed."
-- San Antonio Express News
"You couldn't ask for a more comprehensive - or more accessible - introduction to Tejano music than Songs of the Homeland"
-- Texas Monthly
"One of the Strengths of Songs of the Homeland is its multigenerational reach and the way it shows how the cultural sea changes were reflected in the music."
-- City Paper, Baltimore
Filmed on location throughout Texas, Songs of the Homeland tells the story of Tejano Music. This critically acclaimed documentary features images of the past and present and includes performances and interviews with musical pioneers such as Tony de la Rosa, Valerio Longoria, Lydia Mendoza, Isidro Lopez, Sunny Ozuna, Mingo Saldivar, and Little Joe Hernandez. Produced by Award Winning Filmmaker Hector Galan, Songs of the Homeland is an exuberant journey into the heart and soul of Tejano music.*