Father of the Texas-Mexican Conjunto

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

101	Muchachos Alegres Narciso Martínez	03:09
102	La Chulada Narciso Martínez	02:45
103	Vidita Mía Narciso Martínez	02:50
104	Saludamos a Texas Narciso Martínez	02:27
105	Amor de Madre Narciso Martínez	02:29
106	Del Valle a San Antonio Narciso Martínez	02:26
107	Luzita Narciso Martínez	02:23
108	El Lucero Narciso Martínez	02:20
109	La Estrellita Narciso Martínez	02:48
110	Medalla de Dios Narciso Martínez	03:11
111	Flor de México Narciso Martínez	02:39
112	Silencio de La Noche Narciso Martínez	02:35
113	Muchacha Bonita Narciso Martínez	02:33
114	Alice y San Diego Narciso Martínez	02:24
115	Arráncame El Corazón Narciso Martínez	02:39
116	Salvador Narciso Martínez	02:54
117	Petrita Narciso Martínez	02:45
118	Patricia Narciso Martínez	02:36
119	Malagradecida Narciso Martínez	02:56
120	Los Arbolitos Narciso Martínez	02:39
121	La Reina de San Benito Narciso Martínez	02:23
122	Si Fue Por Eso Narciso Martínez	02:45
123	Florecita Narciso Martínez	02:35
124	Sin Haber Por Qué Narciso Martínez	02:40
125	La Desvelada Narciso Martínez	03:06
126	Enaguas Almidonadas Narciso Martínez	02:26