Another in a series of Rounder anthologies featuring Flaco Jimenez. These were all done for the DBL label in San Antonio, and are short, predominantly polka and ranchero tunes. They're mostly rousing, celebratory party songs, sung with passion and played exuberantly by Jimenez. Unlike some other performers, Jimenez's approach and appeal are quite insular; he doesn't attempt to do anything flamboyant, unusual or non-traditional, opting to sing and play the material in vintage conjunto style. As a result, while it's often quite delightful, the differences in song structure over the 14 numbers will seem minimal to those who aren't fans of the idiom.
was a leading light in Tex-Mex Music from his first record in 1936 until his last recordings in 1980. Two of his six sons (he also had two daughters), Santiago junior and Flaco, born in 1944 and 1939 respectively, have carried on the family tradition. Earlier in the week I posted a track by Santiago, so now it's time for one by his big brother
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| 1 Viva Sequin |
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| 2 Los Laureles |
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| 3 El Rosal |
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| 4 Arriba el Norte |
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| 5 Rayito de Luna |
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| 6 Brincando Cercas |
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| 7 Camino Real de Colima |
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| 8 Los Recuerdos del Troquero |
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| 9 Hasta la Vista |
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| 10 Estoy Prisonero |
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| 11 Los Naranjales |
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| 12 Clavelito, Clavelito |
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| 13 La Rosa Negra |
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| 14 Adios, Muchachos |
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