Texas Conjunto Pioneer

Valerio Longoria (1924-2000) is recognized as a pioneer of Tejano Conjunto music. An accomplished accordionist, Longoria was an innovator in introducing singing to the instrumental conjunto music form. In 1980, he settled in San Antonio where he taught beginner- and masters-level accordion to students. He was designated a National Heritage Fellow in 1986.

This collection of music, recorded over a 40-year period (1951-1990), includes rancheras, polkas, and boleros, a musical style that he helped add to the Tejano Conjunto genre. Of note are his recordings “Ramon Delgato” and “San Quilmas Mas Bendito (Blessed San Antonio),” corridos (ballads) about the struggles of Mexicans and Mexican Americans in the 1920s, ʼ30s, and ʼ40s.

Track Listing

101	Vieja Escalera	Valerio Longoria	02:44
102	Pasa Tiempo	Valerio Longoria	03:11
103	La Filomena	Valerio Longoria	02:32
104	Si Tu Te Vas	Valerio Longoria	02:40
105	Los Desengaños	Valerio Longoria	03:01
106	Yo Te Quiero A Ti	Valerio Longoria	02:59
107	Amor Con Interés	Valerio Longoria	02:40
108	Amor De Torrero	Valerio Longoria	02:23
109	Ciudad Victoria	Valerio Longoria	02:35
110	Nada Perdí	Valerio Longoria	02:58
111	Lo Dudo	Valerio Longoria	02:55
112	Seca Tu Llanto	Valerio Longoria	02:44
113	En Dónde Estás	Valerio Longoria	03:17
114	Adiós Muchachos	Valerio Longoria	02:53
115	Los Albañiles	Valerio Longoria	02:47
116	Buscando Un Cariño	Valerio Longoria	02:30
117	Abre Los Ojos	Valerio Longoria	02:37
118	Escarcha	Valerio Longoria	03:12
119	Que Salarete	Valerio Longoria	02:29
120	Canto A Veracruz	Valerio Longoria	02:16
121	Ramón Delgado	Valerio Longoria	06:59
122	Ramona	Valerio Longoria	03:44
123	San Quilmas Bendito	Valerio Longoria	03:28