Author: Norma E. Cantú
NORMA E. CANTÚ is the Murchison Distinguished Professor in the Humanities at Trinity University, a lifetime member of the Texas Folklore Society, and a past president of the American Folklore Society. She is the author of Cabañuelas and editor (with Olga Nájera-Ramírez) of Chicana Traditions: Continuity and Change and (with Olga Nájera-Ramírez and Brenda Romero) Dancing across Borders: Danzas y Bailes Mexicanos.
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Fiestas in Laredo: Matachines, Quinceañeras, and George Washington’s Birthday
— Vol. 30: of Texas Folklore Society Extra Book
Published: December, 2024 Pages: 352 Features: 27 b&w, 8 color illus. Notes. Bib. Index.
This book celebrates the many types of fiestas found in the border community of Laredo, Texas. Told from an insider’s perspective and blending memoir, ethnography, and a folkloristic analysis, the author explores the meaning of the celebrations for the community. more... about Fiestas in Laredo: Matachines, Quinceañeras, and George Washington’s Birthday