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La Alondra de la Frontera - Live!

Lydia Mendoza
La Alondra de la Frontera - Live! Called La Alondra de la Frontera (The Meadowlark of the Border) by her many fans, Lydia Mendoza (1916-2007) was considered to be the Godmother of Tejano Music. Her songs reflected the lives of rural and urban working people yet were universally enjoyed. This live performance was recorded at the University of California, Berkeley in 1982. Accompanying herself on 12-string guitar, her songs are presented in the order she performed them in concert. Standout performances include “Gitana,” “Mal Hombre,” and Por Ti, Ay! Por Ti.”

Track Listing

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Lydia Mendoza
04:14
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Lydia Mendoza
02:57
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Lydia Mendoza
04:33
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104
Lydia Mendoza
02:50
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105
Lydia Mendoza
04:16
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106
Lydia Mendoza
03:22
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Lydia Mendoza
02:55
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108
Lydia Mendoza
03:21
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109
Lydia Mendoza
02:59
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110
Lydia Mendoza
02:18
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111
Lydia Mendoza
02:11
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112
Lydia Mendoza
02:24
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Lydia Mendoza
03:49
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114
Lydia Mendoza
02:30
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Lydia Mendoza
05:15
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Lydia Mendoza
05:23