Cantos revolucionarios

Pomar, José, Ed. Cantos revolucionarios. Mexico, D.F. : Ediciones Frente Cultural, 1937. 22 cm., 24 pp.; illus. self-wrapper, toned, 4 mm closed tear to fore edge affecting first 5 leaves. A compilation of revolutionary socialist and antifascist songs, claiming to be the first such publication in Mexico. Includes lyrics and sheet music for translated standards like “La International,” and “La Marsellesa,” as well as lesser known songs written in part by editor José Pomar, such as “Contra la Guerra,” “Frente Popular,” and “Julio Antonio Mella.” Pomar was a composer and member of the Liga de Escritores y Artistas Revolucionarios as well as a founder of the Mexico City conservatory Escuela Nocturna de Música para Trabajadores y Empleados. Also references popular Mexican revolutionary music including “Los Cangrejos,” “La Cucaracha,” “Adelita,” and “Valentina.” 2 US holdings recorded in OCLC: University of Albany and Northwestern. SOLD