University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives concert recordings: Lydia Mendoza, 1978-04-10

Overview of the Collection

Creator
University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives
Title
University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives concert recordings: Lydia Mendoza
Dates
1978-04-10
Quantity
1 items  :  OT - 1 reel (7.5 ips, 2 tr. stereo, 7"); WT - 1 DAT (digital, stereo); WD - 1 compact disc (digital, stereo); Duration: 00:29:00
Collection Number
1978009
Summary
Recorded and filmed at the University of Washington, HUB Auditorium, 4/10/78.
Repository
University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives
University of Washington
Ethnomusicology Archives
Box 353450
Seattle, WA
98195-3450
Telephone: 2065430974
ethnoarc@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Access is restricted.

Languages
English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Recorded by Gary Margason with Arriflex camera, Tungsten 7240, Nagra IV-S (KM-83 mics)

Nortena style: Performers: Lydia Mendoza/voice, 12-string guitar; Leo Garza/accordion, voice; Carlos B. Gil/interviewer.

Contents: (S-122) El Lindo Pajarito; Las Cuatro Milpas; (S-123) Malhombre; "Polkita"; Amor Bonito; Hace un Ano.

Durations: OT - 28:32; WT - 29:00; WD - 28:34.

Related collection: 2006-16.1 EC - DigiBeta master of film; 2006-16.2 WT - DVD copy of DigiBeta tape (audio cuts out at 20:18)

Documentation: Film log

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Lydia Mendoza, the only woman to make a name for herself in the realm of Texas-Mexican border music, known as "musica 'nortena'".

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Ethnomusicology
  • Nortena
  • Video recordings in ethnomusicology

Geographical Names

  • Mexicans of the SW
  • North America
  • Seattle (Wash.)
  • United States

Form or Genre Terms

  • Video recordings

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Garza, Leo (performer)
    • Gil, Carlos B., 1937- (performer)
    • Mendoza, Lydia (performer)