La Alondra de la Frontera Con Orquesta Falcon

Lydia Mendoza (1916–2007) was the first female star of Tejano music. Dubbed “La Alondra de la Frontera” (the meadowlark of the border), she made her first solo recording in 1934. In the early 1950s and again in the 1960s and ʼ70s, Mendoza recorded a number of albums for Discos Falcón in McAllen, Texas. Discos Falcón was subsequently acquired by Arhoolie Records. This recording features her in several different musical settings with the Orquesta Falcon. In 1982, Mendoza was recognized as a National Heritage Fellow by the National Endowment for the Arts for her contributions to Tejano music.

Track Listing

101	Mundo Enganoso	Lydia Mendoza	02:37
102	Invierno en Abril	Lydia Mendoza	02:51
103	La Prieta	Lydia Mendoza	02:14
104	Nomás Lo Que Soy	Lydia Mendoza	02:33
105	Larga Condena	Lydia Mendoza	02:51
106	Que Desconsuelo	Lydia Mendoza	03:23
107	Amor de Madre	Lydia Mendoza	02:08
108	Te Dedico Esta Canción	Lydia Mendoza	02:42
109	Yo Vendo Unas Ojos Negros	Lydia Mendoza	02:22
110	El Limpiabotas	Lydia Mendoza	03:15
111	Ausente Yo Me Encuentro	Lydia Mendoza	01:55
112	Por Una Calle Vagando	Lydia Mendoza	02:51
113	Nuestro Problema	Lydia Mendoza	02:13
114	Tres Cartas	Lydia Mendoza	02:29
115	Cantando	Lydia Mendoza	02:48