Beats of the Heart - Tex-Mex: Music of the Borderlands

The border region that runs for 1,000 miles along the Rio Grande River makes up a distinct culture that straddles both the countries and traditions of Texas and Mexico. A land that is cursed with violence and drug trafficking is also blessed with an extremely rich culture that has rarely been mined for mainstream consumption. This fascinating documentary takes an unprecedented look at the indigenous music of the region, which ranges from Norteno and Corrido to infusion in more mainstream genres by artists like Paul Simon and Ry Cooder.