Mendoza, Lydia
(1916–2007)
Mendoza, Lydia * May 21, 1916 – † December 20, 2007Mendoza, LydiaLydia Mendoza Known as La Alondra de la Frontera (The Meadowlark of the Border), La Cancionera de los Pobres (Singer of the Poor), and La Gloria de Texas (The Glory of Texas), Lydia Mendoza was an accomplished musician and singer of Tejano music who recorded hundreds of songs and some 50 albums. As the first professional female performer of vernacular Mexican American music, she broke new ground for artists, always encouraging…