At about 12, Lydia Mendoza began her recording career with her family's ensemble in San Antonio, Texas.
In 1928, Lydia Mendoza embarked on her professional music career through recordings made with her family band, El Cuarteto Carta Blanca. Taking place in a modest hotel room in San Antonio, these sessions marked the beginning of a nearly sixty-year journey in the recording industry. Despite being recorded in the midst of economic hardships, her performances captured the essence of Tejano and Mexican-American culture, paving the way for her future success.