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Narcocorrido: A Journey into the Music of Drugs, Guns, and Guerrillas
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From the edition on hand, Narcocorrido: A Journey into the Music of Drugs, Guns, and Guerrillas by Elijah Wald feels like a creative or cultural title with room for interpretation and craft. The copy on hand shows 2002 • Harpercollins • 368 pages, useful if you want to gauge size and reading commitment.
Edition on file: 2002 • Harpercollins • 368 pages • ISBN 9780060505103.
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What stands out here is the overall feel: Creative • Weekend read.
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The likely reading experience leans toward a tone driven by craft, interpretation, or cultural perspective. Net effect: a mid-length read that should balance momentum with detail.
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