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La Boda Negra - Lydia Mendoza Con Guitarra

La Boda Negra

This song was re-issued on Arhoolies CD7002 “Mal Hombre”.
This song depicts a love stricken man digging up his deceased love interest and fulfilling his wedding wishes post (her) death. According to Spottswood, Lydia’s name is spelled “Lidya” on all 1930s Bluebird releases.

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Label Bluebird

Catalog Number B-3017-B

Matrix Number BS 02713-1

Recording Format 78

Genre Canción

Accompaniment Con Guitarra

Subjects funeral, lament, physical, love, declaration, wedding, death

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Performer Lydia Mendoza

Performer Listed on Media Lydia Mendoza

Accompaniment Con Guitarra

Recording Format 78

Recording Date 10/20/1936

Condition: E

Subject funeral, lament, physical, love, declaration, wedding, death

Label Bluebird

Catalog Number B-3017-B

Matrix Number BS 02713-1

Genre Canción

Staff Notes: This song was re-issued on Arhoolies CD7002 “Mal Hombre”. This song depicts a love stricken man digging up his deceased love interest and fulfilling his wedding wishes post (her) death. According to Spottswood, Lydia’s name is spelled “Lidya” on all 1930s Bluebird releases.

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La Boda Negra - Lydia Mendoza Con Guitarra

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