Thereby Hangs A Tale

'Malinche' by Haniel Long (1939)
The Oluta Indian, interpreter and lover of Hernan Cortes, tells her story with insights into the exploitation of women that resonates today. Performed by the Argentinian actress, Magdalena Ruiz.

'The Interlinear of Cabeza de Vaca' (1936)
Shipwrecked in Florida in 1528, the conquistador addresses his king, telling how he was saved and became a healer to the tribes who helped him find his way back to civilisation eight years later. Performed by Tom Morris with live original music accompaniment by Gavin Irvine.