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Interviewing Amalia Hernandez of the Ballet Folklorico de Mexico

BROADCAST: Sep. 6, 1962 | DURATION: 00:40:25

Synopsis

Choreographer and dancer Amalia Hernandez discusses her influences, drawn from Mexican culture and Mesoamerican civilizations.

*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
 

Details

Broadcast Date
Sep. 6, 1962

Duration
40 minutes, 25 seconds

Topics

Dance Travel & Culture - General

People

Dancers

Tags

Hernandez, Amalia, 1917- Folk dancing, Mexican. Audiotapes Radio programs WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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