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