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Father of the Texas-Mexican Conjunto

Narciso Martínez
Father of the Texas-Mexican Conjunto
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Nicknamed "El Huracán del Valle” (The Hurricane of the Valley) for his ability to record multiple songs during a single session, Narciso Martínez is considered by many to be the father of Texas-Mexican conjunto music. A skilled accordionist, Martínez made his first recording in 1936. In 1946, he began recording for Ideal Records in Alice, Texas, leading his own band and playing on recordings with singers such as Juanita and Maria Mendoza, and Lydia Mendoza. This collection is compiled from his 15-year association with Ideal Records and includes two of his favorite songs, “La Chulada” and La Desvelada.”

Track Listing

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Muchachos Alegres Narciso Martínez 3:09
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La Chulada Narciso Martínez 2:45
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Vidita Mia Narciso Martínez 2:50
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Saludamos A Texas Narciso Martínez 2:27
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Amor De Madre Narciso Martínez 2:29
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Del Valle A San Antonio Narciso Martínez 2:26
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Luzita Narciso Martínez 2:23
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El Lucero Narciso Martínez 2:20
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La Estrellita Narciso Martínez 2:48
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Medalla De Dios Narciso Martínez 3:11
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Flor De Mexico Narciso Martínez 2:39
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Silencio De La Noche Narciso Martínez 2:35
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Muchacha Bonita Narciso Martínez 2:33
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Alice Y San Diego Narciso Martínez 2:24
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Arrancame El Corazon Narciso Martínez 2:39
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Salvador Narciso Martínez 2:54
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Petrita Narciso Martínez 2:45
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Patricia Narciso Martínez 2:36
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Malagradecida Narciso Martínez 2:56
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Los Arbolitos Narciso Martínez 2:39
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La Reina De San Benito Narciso Martínez 2:23
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Si Fue Por Eso Narciso Martínez 2:45
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Florecita Narciso Martínez 2:35
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Sin Haber Por Que Narciso Martínez 2:40
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La Desvelada Narciso Martínez 3:06
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Enaguas Almidonadas Narciso Martínez 2:26
Arhoolie Records

Album Info

Catalog Number

ARH00361

Year(s) Released

1993

Recording Date(s)

Recording Location(s)

Alice, Texas

Label/Collection

Arhoolie Records

Genre(s)

Latin; World

Country(s)

Mexico; United States

Instrument(s)

Accordion; Bajo sexto; Guitar; Saxophone; Vocals

Credit(s)

Chris Strachwitz - Producer, Editor
 Armando Marroquin - Producer
 Jil Weil - Designer
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