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La Alondra De La Frontera Con Orquesta Falcon

Lydia Mendoza con Orquesta Falcon
La Alondra De La Frontera Con Orquesta Falcon
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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

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Mundo Enganoso Lydia Mendoza 2:37
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Invierno En Abril Lydia Mendoza 2:51
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La Prieta Lydia Mendoza 2:14
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Nomas Lo Que Soy Lydia Mendoza 2:33
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Larga Condena Lydia Mendoza 2:51
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Que Desconsuelo Lydia Mendoza 3:23
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Amor De Marde Lydia Mendoza 2:08
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Te Dedico Esta Cancion Lydia Mendoza 2:42
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Yo Vendo Unas Ojos Negros Lydia Mendoza 2:22
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El Limpiabotas Lydia Mendoza 3:15
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Ausente Yo Me Encuentro Lydia Mendoza 1:55
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Por Una Calle Vagando Lydia Mendoza 2:51
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Nuestro Problema Lydia Mendoza 2:13
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Tres Cartas Lydia Mendoza 2:29
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Cantando Lydia Mendoza 2:48
Arhoolie Records

Album Info

Catalog Number

ARH00513

Year(s) Released

2006

Recording Date(s)

1970s

Recording Location(s)

McAllen, Texas

Label/Collection

Arhoolie Records

Genre(s)

Latin; World

Country(s)

United States

Culture Group(s)

Mexican American

Instrument(s)

Vocals

Credit(s)

Chris Strachwitz - Producer, Editor
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