Father of Orquesta Tejana, Vol. 1

Beto Villa (1915–1986) is considered to be the Father of Orquesta Tejana. Villa and his band were dedicated to spreading the influence of tejana in the American Southwest and beyond. This album contains his orchestra’s original recordings made between 1948 and 1954. The music reflects the band’s diverse repertoire, ranging from old-fashioned Mexican waltzes like “Rosita Vals” (which was his first hit record) to polkas, danzones, huapangos, subys, porros, and other popular Latin dance rhythms.

Track Listing

101	Southern Select	Beto Villa and His Orchestra	02:57
102	Salvador	Beto Villa and His Orchestra	03:00
103	Tequila Es Mala Yerba	Beto Villa and His Orchestra	02:30
104	Rosita	Beto Villa and His Orchestra	02:15
105	Río Grande	Beto Villa and His Orchestra	02:36
106	Morir Soñando	Beto Villa and His Orchestra	03:12
107	La Picona	Beto Villa and His Orchestra	02:44
108	Angelina	Beto Villa and His Orchestra	02:51
109	El Sapo	Beto Villa and His Orchestra	02:52
110	Rosalía	Beto Villa and His Orchestra	02:57
111	Rancho Grande	Beto Villa and His Orchestra	03:03
112	Nereidas	Beto Villa and His Orchestra	03:14
113	María Elena	Beto Villa and His Orchestra	03:03
114	San Buena Ventura	Beto Villa and His Orchestra	02:22
115	El Suby	Beto Villa and His Orchestra	02:33