{"product_id":"lydia-mendoza-vida-mia-1934-39","title":"Lydia Mendoza: Vida Mia 1934-39","description":"Lydia Mendoza: Vida Mia 1934-39 MUSIC CD Tejano folk bolero tango 1999 Arhoolie  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e Audio CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Arhoolie Productions Inc. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 1999 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eLydia Mendoza: Vida Mia 1934-39\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle:\u003cbr\u003eLydia Mendoza: Vida Mia 1934-39\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003eArhoolie Productions Inc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e1999\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003eCD 7008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eUS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003eTejano\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eTraditional Mexican \/ Tejano \/ Folk (bolero, tango, canción)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLydia Mendoza was a seminal Mexican-American singer and guitarist whose recordings reached wide audiences throughout Texas and the Spanish-speaking world. Known by fans as La Alondra de la Frontera and La Cancionera de los Pobres, Mendoza captivated listeners with her expressive voice and masterful 12-string guitar. Over a long performing career she became an emblematic interpreter of boleros, tangos, canciones and regional dance forms. Her work was influential among Tejanos and other communities throughout the western hemisphere.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis compilation collects early recordings made between 1934 and 1939 and showcases Mendoza’s range, from intimate boleros to lively danzas and tangos. The tracks feature her distinctive vocals accompanied primarily by her 12-string guitar, with occasional contributions from family members such as María Mendoza on mandolin. These selections highlight the traditional Mexican and Tejano repertoire that defined her early career and established her as a pioneering figure in regional folk music. The collection is curated to present the breadth of her early output and its lasting cultural impact.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePersonnel: Lydia Mendoza – vocals and 12-string guitar (violin on selected tracks). María Mendoza – mandolin and vocal contributions on several tracks. La Familia Mendoza and guest musicians appear on various recordings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLabel credits: P \u0026amp; C 1999 by Arhoolie Productions Inc. Catalog: CD 7008. File under: Tejano.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.\u003cbr\u003eCosas Que Suceden (bolero-son)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.\u003cbr\u003eTodo Por Ti (tango)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.\u003cbr\u003eCuando Tu Me Quieras (cancion)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.\u003cbr\u003ePlegaria (vals)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.\u003cbr\u003eNovillero (paso doble)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.\u003cbr\u003eLa Bamba (rumba)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7.\u003cbr\u003eVida Mia (danza)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8.\u003cbr\u003eDices Bien Mio (vals)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9.\u003cbr\u003eLa Pollita (tonado)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10.\u003cbr\u003eNo Puedo Dejar De Quererte (cancion)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11.\u003cbr\u003eAs De Corazones (bolero-cancion)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12.\u003cbr\u003eDime Mal Hombre (tango)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e13.\u003cbr\u003eAmor Sin Esperanza (danza)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e14.\u003cbr\u003ePobrecita De Mi Alma (bolero clave)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e15.\u003cbr\u003eFue Mentira (mentirosa) (cancion)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e16.\u003cbr\u003eLejos (tango)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e17.\u003cbr\u003eOjos Tristes (cancion)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e18.\u003cbr\u003eTemo (cancion clave)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e19.\u003cbr\u003eTengo A Mi Lupe (cancion)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e20.\u003cbr\u003eLamento Borincano (danzon)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e21.\u003cbr\u003eLejos De Ti (vals-cancion)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e22.\u003cbr\u003eNo Sabes Comprender (tango)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e23.\u003cbr\u003eLa China (huapango)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e24.\u003cbr\u003eMaria, Maria (cancion)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e25.\u003cbr\u003eEl Coco (cancion)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor CD Player\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Arhoolie Productions Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Used In Sleeve","offer_id":51909125013782,"sku":"136981","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/2026091916593525640ae3ba7a62.jpg?v=1789862403","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/lydia-mendoza-vida-mia-1934-39","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}