Tejano Music Trailblazer Lydia Mendoza, 91

From: The Washington Post | Date: December 25, 2007| Author: Joe Holley - Washington Post Staff Writer | Copyright information

Lydia Mendoza, 91, a trailblazing Mexican American singer whose powerful and affecting performances earned her the title "the lark of the border," died Dec. 20 at Nix Medical Center in San Antonio. Her death was the result of injuries from a fall the day after Thanksgiving, a granddaughter said. She also had suffered a series of strokes over the years.

In a career that spanned almost 60 years, Ms. Mendoza recorded more than 800 songs on more than 50 albums and received a National Medal...

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