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The Broadside Balladillo: An Entertainment of the Past
This chapter explores the historical form of entertainment called the broadside balladillo, which was a single sheet of paper with printed songs and stories that targeted and informed ordinary people. They discuss how news was sung by a group called the Baladie, covering various subjects including historical figures, events, politics, love, and even sport. The chapter concludes with a humorous interaction about wanting to know the score of a football match mentioned in a song.
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