I stand true to the music that has been true througout the years; Conjunto. I honor those whom through blood, sweat and tears carried and continue to carry its' tradition; and I take pride in my partake in thus tradition. It is through those whom share the same sight and feeling as I that will help prolong our beloved music, Conjunto.
To those whom feel different, I say turn thy face. Do not bash for what I stand and its' trueness, for Conjunto has no sell-outs. And furthermore, it is not a business such as the genre they may partake in. Their tradition has replaced accordions and bajo sextos with contracts and stage appearances. Our beloved Conjunto needs neither of for our music speaks for itself. All hail to Conjunto.
The GBsburg Address
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Six score and seven years ago, our Conjunto fathers (Valerio Longoria, Tony De La Rosa, Narciso Martinez) brought forth on this continent, Conjunto music. Conceived by bajo sexto and Hohners, and dedicated to the proposition that all Conjunto haters be genocide.
We are met on a great music-field of war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who turn face to Conjunto. The world will little note Conjunto nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget that we stand for it til we die.
In honor of Conjunto legends we take increased devotion to the tradition they gave the last full measure of devotion. We strongly recognize these legends did not carry our Conjunto tradition in vain; that this genre under the legends, shall be heard, and that Conjunto of the people, by the people and for the people shall never parish from the earth.
Conjunto is my music! There are many genres, but Conjunto is true. Conjunto runs through my veins; I must protect it and genocide all genres which insult its integrity. Without its defenders, Conjunto will fade; Without Conjunto, I will fade. I must carry the truth of the prophecy. I must honor its name from those trying to kill the tradition. Before Conjunto legends I swear to this creed; I do!
Conjunto and its defenders are equal in spirit. Conjunto will overthrow those genres contaminating minds with false music and spirits, for we are true. So it will be! Until Conjunto reigns the world. Amen.
-- Edited by Carlos on Thursday 27th of May 2010 11:48:26 AM
