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