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Dueto Alegre: Historic First Recordings 1948-1956

Raúl "El Ruco" Martínez
Dueto Alegre: Historic First Recordings 1948-1956 Raul Martinez (1925–1978) was the nephew of legendary accordionist Narciso Martinez. Both learned to play the accordion from Raul’s father (and Narciso’s older brother) Santos. Nicknamed “El Ruco” (translated as “The Old”), Raul led a norteño conjunto, Dueto Alegre, with bajo sexto player and singer Juan Gonzalez from 1947 until 1954. Their voices blended well, and the band became popular along the lower Rio Grande valley. This collection features 21 original instrumentals and vocals composed by Martinez and performed by his band.

Track Listing

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Dueto Alegre (Raúl Martínez and Juan González)
02:45
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102
Dueto Alegre (Raúl Martínez and Juan González)
02:34
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103
Dueto Alegre (Raúl Martínez and Juan González)
02:47
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104
Dueto Alegre (Raúl Martínez and Juan González)
02:16
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105
Dueto Alegre (Raúl Martínez and Juan González)
02:52
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106
Dueto Alegre (Raúl Martínez and Juan González)
02:57
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107
Dueto Alegre (Raúl Martínez and Juan González)
02:54
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108
Dueto Alegre (Raúl Martínez and Juan González)
02:50
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109
Dueto Alegre (Raúl Martínez and Juan González)
02:49
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110
Dueto Alegre (Raúl Martínez and Juan González)
03:01
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111
Dueto Alegre (Raúl Martínez and Juan González)
02:26
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112
Dueto Alegre (Raúl Martínez and Juan González)
02:54
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113
Dueto Alegre (Raúl Martínez and Juan González)
02:49
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114
Dueto Alegre (Raúl Martínez and Juan González)
02:44
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115
Dueto Alegre (Raúl Martínez and Juan González)
02:52
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116
Dueto Alegre (Raúl Martínez and Juan González)
02:38
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117
Dueto Alegre (Raúl Martínez and Juan González)
02:46
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118
Dueto Alegre (Raúl Martínez and Juan González)
02:40
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119
Dueto Alegre (Raúl Martínez and Juan González)
02:50
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120
Dueto Alegre (Raúl Martínez and Juan González)
02:51
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121
Dueto Alegre (Raúl Martínez and Juan González)
02:22