A joint project of
the UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center,
the Arhoolie Foundation,
and the UCLA Digital Library
the UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center,
the Arhoolie Foundation,
and the UCLA Digital Library
Made possible by the UCLA Los Tigres del Norte Fund, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the National Endowment for the Arts, the GRAMMY Foundation, the Fund for Folk Culture, Arhoolie Records, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Littlefield Jr., the Edmund & Jeannik Littlefield Foundation, and others.
Notes & History
My father is the vocalist on "Jimmy Martinez"
by Elma De Luna (not verified), 12/06/2020 - 18:54My father, Milo De Luna, is the vocalist on this song. This recording of "Jimmy Martinez" was listed in The Billboard Magazine (August 1963) under Best Latin Music. My father was highlighted for his tenor voice on a great rendition of Marty Robbin's song , "Jimmy Martinez," and also as a promising singer. Jimmy Nino was the accordion player. For more information on other recordings, I may be contacted at:
Elma De Luna-Gonzalez, Director, Multicultural Affairs
Prairie View A&M University
edgonzalez@pvamu.edu
(936) 261-2124