"Recordando" means "remembering"- a commemorative CD that contains an array of favorite hit tunes and special interviews with the legendary accordionist/vocalist Valerio Longoria. These are some of Valerio's greatest hits and a must for your collection.

A lifetime's achievement is found within the tracks of this CD produced by the independent label of Hacienda Records from its extensive archive of Valerio Longoria recordings. It is a "musical farewell" for the fans of Valerio Longoria.

About the Artist:
As one of the greatest innovators of the conjunto music genre, the legendary Valerio Longoria, considered a "genius" accordionist by many, developed a totally distinctive style that was vibrant, passionate, and polished. He is credited with so many innovations within the genre including being one of the first musicians to perform standing up with straps on, as well as one of the first to sing where previously the music had all been instrumental.

As an expert accordionist who knew his instrument inside and out, Valerio experimented with retuning the reed combinations of the the button accordion, giving him the ability to play a range of notes previously never heard of before in conjunto music, expanding the musical range of the button accordion to its full potential. Valerio was also one of the first to incorporate the modern drum set to the conjunto ensemble. He is also credited with introducing to conjunto the very romantic style of the Mexican bolero, a Caribbean music with Afro-Cuban roots. Valerio's beautiful elegant voice became as much of a trademark as his amazing accordion artistry.

A gifted teacher, Valerio Longoria also taught accordion at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center of San Antonio, Texas as the resident accordion master instructor. He was one of the first inductees into the Conjunto Hall of Fame in 1982, the year that the Hall of Fame was established by the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center. In 1986, Valerio Longoria received the National Heritage Award, the nation's highest honor for folk artists. Don Valerio Longoria's career spanned over fifty years. He passed away at the age of 76 in December of 2000, leaving a musical legacy for generations to come.

SONG LIST

1. Atraves Del Tiempo
2. Dejar De Vivir
3. Treinta Copas
4. La Papaya
5. Los Ilegales
6. Desamparada
7. La Piragua
8. No Digas No
9. Quisiera Llorar
10. Besos Callejeros
11. Ser�n Los Ojitos
12. Veno A Pedirte
13. Prieta Consentida
14. En Mi Viego San Juan
15. L�mpara Sin Luz