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The life of Lydia Mendoza, the 1st queen of Tejano music

Season 2023 Episode 278 | 4m 16s

For Hispanic Heritage Month, as part of our “Hidden Histories” series, we look back on the life of Lydia Mendoza, a Mexican American singer whose music bridged styles and cultures to tell the stories of the working class.

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