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read as trust and tradition to audiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"578\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"578\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"437\"\u003eScene Ecology\u003c\/strong\u003e: U.S.-market catalog LPs like this circulated through Mexican-American record shops, swap meets, and jukebox routes, not mainstream radio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"735\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"735\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"601\"\u003eMedia Narrative\u003c\/strong\u003e: Female performers in this lane fought the “novelty” framing—success meant commanding respect in male-dominated venues and promoters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2\/6\/26 LM\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Power Plant Records","offers":[{"title":"Default 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