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Mal Hombre and Other Original Hits from the 1930's

Lydia Mendoza
Mal Hombre and Other Original Hits from the 1930's Lydia Mendoza (1916–2007) was a seminal figure in Mexican American music. She began her singing career with her family in Texas and later, when they returned to Texas after several years in Detroit, Michigan, she gained recognition on her own as a singer and guitar player. Her first important record was “Mal Hombre,” recorded in 1934 and included here in addition to other of her 1930s recordings. In 1982, she was named a National Heritage Fellow by the National Endowment for the Arts. The liner notes contain the song lyrics and a personal recollection by Mendoza.

Track Listing

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Mal Hombre Lydia Mendoza 03:32
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Al Pie De Tu Reja Lydia Mendoza 03:27
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Pero Hay Que Triste Lydia Mendoza 03:09
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Los Besos De Mi Negra Lydia Mendoza 03:06
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Mundo Endganoso Lydia Mendoza 03:14
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Sigue Adelante Lydia Mendoza 02:52
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El Lirio Lydia Mendoza 02:38
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La Costenita Lydia Mendoza 02:37
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Monterrey Lydia Mendoza 02:47
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Amorcito Consentido Lydia Mendoza 02:57
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Las Cuatro Milpas Lydia Mendoza 03:02
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No Quiero Ser Casado Lydia Mendoza 02:52
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Palida Luna Lydia Mendoza 02:47
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Pajarito Herido Lydia Mendoza 03:01
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Sola Lydia Mendoza 03:01
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La Jaibera Lydia Mendoza 02:10
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Tu Partida Lydia Mendoza 03:05
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Nunca Lydia Mendoza 02:42
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La Boda Negra Lydia Mendoza 02:56
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Tu Diras Lydia Mendoza 03:15
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Punalada Lydia Mendoza 02:24
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Delgadina Lydia Mendoza 03:00
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Celia Lydia Mendoza 03:17
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Jurame Lydia Mendoza 02:53