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Listen: The World ProgramLa Fuerza del Norte performing - Florida City, Florida.
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Series S2029, Bureau of Florida Folklife Programs Florida Folklife Archives: Proof sheet: FF21
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Projects, Instate
Ethnicity, Latin American and Caribbean
Ethnicity, Mexico
Entertainment
Arts (Performing)--Florida--Dade County--Florida City
Radio broadcasting
Radio programs
Music--Performance
Performing arts--Florida--Dade County--Florida City
Bands (Music)--Florida--Dade County--Florida City
Musical groups--Florida--Dade County--Florida City
Musicians--Florida--Dade County--Florida City
Folk musicians--Florida--Dade County--Florida City
Entertainers--Florida--Dade County--Florida City
Mexican Americans--Florida--Dade County--Florida City
Mexican American musicians--Florida--Dade County--Florida City
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La Fuerza del Norte was led by accordionist Tomas Granado; bassist Guadalupe Rivera at right; David Avalos, bajo sexto and vocal in foreground; Alberto "Beto" Espinoza, Jr., snare drum in background.
Throughout Florida, ethnic radio programs are a means of cultural expression, reporting news from the homeland and notifying community members of social events such as dances and celebrations. Alfredo Gallegos broadcasts over Radio Continental 1430 AM from a tiny studio in a former tomato field southwest of Florida City. During his airtime he often promotes dances produced by his brother, Armando. La Fuerza del Norte is shown being recorded live at Radio Continental on Mother's Day, 1995. The radio studio was so small that the musicians had to stand outside in the field in the hot morning sun to play.
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