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Texas Conjunto Pioneer

Valerio Longoria
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

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Vieja Escalera Valerio Longoria 02:44
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Pasa Tiempo Valerio Longoria 03:11
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La Filomena Valerio Longoria 02:32
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Si Tu Te Vas Valerio Longoria 02:40
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Los Desengaños Valerio Longoria 03:01
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Yo Te Quiero A Ti Valerio Longoria 02:59
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Amor Con Interés Valerio Longoria 02:40
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Amor De Torrero Valerio Longoria 02:23
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Ciudad Victoria Valerio Longoria 02:35
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Nada Perdí Valerio Longoria 02:58
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Lo Dudo Valerio Longoria 02:55
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Seca Tu Llanto Valerio Longoria 02:44
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En Dónde Estás Valerio Longoria 03:17
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Adiós Muchachos Valerio Longoria 02:53
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Los Albañiles Valerio Longoria 02:47
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Buscando Un Cariño Valerio Longoria 02:30
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Abre Los Ojos Valerio Longoria 02:37
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Escarcha Valerio Longoria 03:12
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Que Salarete Valerio Longoria 02:29
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Canto A Veracruz Valerio Longoria 02:16
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Ramón Delgado Valerio Longoria 06:59
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Ramona Valerio Longoria 03:44
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San Quilmas Bendito Valerio Longoria 03:28