Father of Orquesta Tejana

The power and effect of Beto Villa’s (1915–1986) music was evidenced by the popularity of his shows in post-World War II America. Often considered to be the “father” of orquesta tejana, Villa regularly sold out shows throughout the southwestern United States. This collection, recorded between 1948 and 1954, showcases the high energy and rich sounds of classic Mexican music mixed with an American folk flair. Villa and his band were dedicated to spreading the influence of tejana in the American southwest and beyond.

Track Listing

101	Madre Mía	Beto Villa	02:23
102	Rosita	Beto Villa	02:16
103	En Mi Ranchito	Beto Villa	02:34
104	Morir Soñando	Beto Villa	03:15
105	La Mensajera	Beto Villa	02:52
106	Blanco y Negro (Black and White Rag)	Beto Villa	02:38
107	Las Gaviotas	Beto Villa	02:43
108	Rosalía	Beto Villa	02:58
109	Rock and Rye Polka	Beto Villa	02:35
110	Un Rato No Más / Un Rato Nomás	Beto Villa	02:33
111	La Múcura	Beto Villa	02:41
112	Yo Tuve Un Amor	Beto Villa	03:12
113	La Rielera	Beto Villa	02:54
114	Consentida	Beto Villa	03:13
115	Amor Qué Malo Eres	Beto Villa Orchestra with Rosita y Laura	02:47
116	Ya Viene Mi Amor	Beto Villa Orchestra with Rosita y Laura	02:49
117	Río Grande	Beto Villa	02:36
118	Ni Por Favor	Beto Villa Orchestra with Rosita y Laura	02:53
119	El Palco	Beto Villa	02:57
120	San Buena Ventura	Beto Villa	02:23
121	Ramona	Beto Villa	02:38
122	Adiós Mi Chaparrita	Beto Villa	02:47
123	La Chapaneca	Beto Villa	02:36
124	Mi Gabriela	Beto Villa	03:09