Music operates as a conduit for cultural memory. The lullabies María recalls are rendered in Spanish, incorporating corrido rhythms that contrast sharply with the Western classical nocturne she attempts to finish. This juxtaposition underscores the hybrid identity of second‑generation immigrants, negotiating between the “high art” of the academy and the folk traditions of their ancestry.
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