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El Ciego Melquiades
San Antonio House Party Not much is known about blind fiddler Melquiades Rodriguez, a well-liked musician who played his fiddle well into the night at parties and dances. Although violin playing in popular Mexican American music was slowly fading by the 1930s, his talent defied changing musical fads and attracted audiences. Rodriguez continued his career playing in the San Antonio area. This collection includes all of the known recordings of “El Ciego Melquiades” on the violin.

Track Listing

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El Gato Negro El Ciego Melquiades "The Blind Fiddler" 02:20
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Las Tres Elviras El Ciego Melquiades "The Blind Fiddler" 02:19
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La Gripa El Ciego Melquiades "The Blind Fiddler" 02:28
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Alma Del Alma El Ciego Melquiades "The Blind Fiddler" 02:40
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Dias Felices El Ciego Melquiades "The Blind Fiddler" 02:29
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Beatriz El Ciego Melquiades "The Blind Fiddler" 02:25
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Todos Ellos El Ciego Melquiades "The Blind Fiddler" 02:24
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Pancho Villa El Ciego Melquiades "The Blind Fiddler" 02:28
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Que Tomas El Ciego Melquiades "The Blind Fiddler" 02:59
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Felicitas El Ciego Melquiades "The Blind Fiddler" 02:41
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La Boradita El Ciego Melquiades "The Blind Fiddler" 02:40
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Tuyo o de Nadie El Ciego Melquiades "The Blind Fiddler" 02:17
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Concha El Ciego Melquiades "The Blind Fiddler" 02:41
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Isabel El Ciego Melquiades "The Blind Fiddler" 02:33
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Mary El Ciego Melquiades "The Blind Fiddler" 02:35
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Para Mi y Para Mi Novia El Ciego Melquiades "The Blind Fiddler" 02:32
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Luz El Ciego Melquiades "The Blind Fiddler" 02:45
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Muchaschas Modernas El Ciego Melquiades "The Blind Fiddler" 02:28
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Virginia El Ciego Melquiades "The Blind Fiddler" 02:36
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Manuelita El Ciego Melquiades "The Blind Fiddler" 02:32