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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 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 02:19
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Sobre Las Olas (Over the Waves) Quinteto Típico Mexicano 02:52
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No Te Ruborices Orquesta de La Familia Ramos 02:39
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La Paloma Eulalio Sánchez y su Quinteto Mexicano 03:17
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A Mi Juana Cuarteto Carta Blanca 02:56
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106
El Charro Quinteto de Los Desvelados 03:15
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Tamaulipeco Trovadores Tamaulipecos 03:06
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108
Ay Te Va De Canto El Trío Crudo 03:11
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A la Orilla de un Palmar Trío Alegre 03:25
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Anhelando Trío Alegre 03:11
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La Maestrita Cuarteto de Cuerdo de F. Facio 03:13
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Cariño Cuarteto de Cuerdo de F. Facio 02:55
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De Aquella Creña Trío Alegre 02:52
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El Poder del Amor Trío Alegre 03:09
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115
La Bola Cuarteto Monterrey 03:06
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Panchita Familia Mendoza 03:00
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117
Jesusita En Chihuahua Quinteto de Los Desvelados 03:13
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118
Marosovia Los Alegres 03:18
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119
La Respingona Santiago Morales 02:34
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120
Porqué Eres Ansina Trío Alamo 02:34
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121
Andale, Vamos Platicando Medina River Boys 02:38
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María Christina El Ciego Melquiades 02:37
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Jalisco Nunca Pierde El Ciego Melquiades 02:28
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Se Murió La Cucaracha Lydia Mendoza 03:17
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Montaña Mariachi Tapatío de José Marmolejo 03:06
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New Spanish Two Step Bill Boyd's Cowboy Ramblers 02:47