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Conjuntos Norteños

Los Pingüinos del Norte, Fred Zimmerle & Trio San Antonio
Conjuntos Norteños Los Pingüinos del Norte and Fred Zimmerle’s Trio San Antonio represent the traditional sound of conjuntos norteños, a genre of dance music common to northern Mexico and South Texas. The songs of Los Pingüinos del Norte (the penguins of the north) are primarily corridos—regional ballads that tell the stories of heroes, and offer pride and honor to a people lacking in affluence. North of the border, Fred Zimmerle’s Trio San Antonio performs rancheras, cancións, and polkas. His group was a pioneer of conjuntos norteños (Tex-Mex music), typified by the blend of the European accordion, the bajo sexto (12-string guitar), and duet singing. Liner notes include a history of conjuntos and the Spanish lyrics with English translations.

Track Listing

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El Desesperado Los Pingüinos del Norte 05:19
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Gregorio Cortez Los Pingüinos del Norte 04:19
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Yo Soy Norteño Los Pingüinos del Norte 03:23
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Contrabando del Paso Los Pingüinos del Norte 03:46
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Jacinto Treviño Los Pingüinos del Norte 04:45
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El Gallito Los Pingüinos del Norte 02:27
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Los Dos Hermanos Los Pingüinos del Norte 05:27
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Tu Pensabas Hacerme Sufrir Fred Zimmerle's Trio San Antonio 04:12
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Por Esos Montes Fred Zimmerle's Trio San Antonio 03:52
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Viva El West Side Fred Zimmerle's Trio San Antonio 02:27
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No Me Estorbes Fred Zimmerle's Trio San Antonio 03:16
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Yo Me Enamore Fred Zimmerle's Trio San Antonio 03:47
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Yo Bien Quisiera Fred Zimmerle's Trio San Antonio 03:48
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La Chivita Fred Zimmerle's Trio San Antonio 02:39
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Borracho Perdido Fred Zimmerle's Trio San Antonio 02:21
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En La Sombra Fred Zimmerle's Trio San Antonio 03:51
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Benjamin Argumedo Los Pingüinos del Norte 04:14