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Orquestas de Cuerdas: The String Bands: The End of a Tradition: 1926-1938

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Orquestas de Cuerdas: The String Bands: The End of a Tradition: 1926-1938
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Orquestas de cuerdas were small string ensembles (usually trios or quartets) that played dance music at social functions in venues ranging from saloons to ballrooms. The ensembles were usually composed of one or two violins, with a mandolin or guitar often serving as the lead instrument. The bands were most popular in northern Mexico and along the Texas-Mexico border. This collection is the companion album to Orquestas Típicas (1926–1938): Pioneer Mexican-American Dance Orchestras (ARH07017).

Track Listing

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El Gato Negro El Ciego Melquiades 2:19
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Sobre Las Olas (Over The Waves) Quinteto Típico Mexicano 2:52
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No Te Ruborices Orquesta de La Familia Ramos 2:39
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La Paloma Eulalio Sánchez y su Quinteto Mexicano 3:17
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A Mi Juana Cuarteto Carta Blanca 2:56
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El Charro Quinteto de Los Desvelados 3:15
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Tamaulipeco Trovadores Tamaulipecos 3:06
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Ay Te Va De Canto El Trio Crudo 3:11
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A La Orilla De Un Palomar Trío Alegre 3:25
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Anhelando Trío Alegre 3:11
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La Maestrita Cuarteto de Cuerdo de F. Facio 3:13
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Cariño Cuarteto de Cuerdo de F. Facio 2:55
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De Aquella Creña Trío Alegre 2:52
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El Poder Del Amor Trío Alegre 3:09
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La Bola Cuarteto Monterrey 3:06
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Panchita Familia Mendoza 3:00
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Jesusita En Chihuahua Quinteto de Los Desvelados 3:13
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Marosovia Los Alegres 3:18
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La Respingona Santiago Morales 2:34
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Porque Eres Ansina Trío Alamo 2:34
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Andale, Vamos Platicando Medina River Boys 2:38
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Maria Christina El Ciego Melquiades 2:37
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Jalisco Nunca Pierde El Ciego Melquiades 2:28
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Se Murio La Cucaracha Lydia Mendoza 3:17
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Montaña Mariachi Tapatío de José Marmolejo 3:06
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New Spanish Two Step Bill Boyd's Cowboy Ramblers 2:47
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Album Info

Catalog Number

ARH07018

Year(s) Released

1996

Recording Date(s)

1926, 1928-1932, 1934, 1935, 1937, 1938

Recording Location(s)

San Antonio, Tx.; New York; Chicago, Ill.; El Paso, Tx.; Dallas, Tx.; Mexico, D.F.

Label/Collection

Arhoolie Records

Genre(s)

Latin; World

Country(s)

Mexico; United States

Instrument(s)

Bajo sexto; Bass; Cello; Dobro; Fiddle; Flute; Guitar; Mandocello; Mandolin; String bass; Ukulele; Violin; Vocals

Credit(s)

Chris Strachwitz - Editor, Producer, Liner Notes
 Beth Weil - Designer
 George Morrow - Sound
 Richard K. Spottswood - Liner Notes
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