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