She published a book of Mexican folk songs in 1946 entitled "Canciones de Mi Padre," dedicated to her father Fred. Linda Ronstadt used the same title in 1987 for her album of mariachi music.
Daughter of Federico José María Ronstadt (Fred Ronstadt), the leader and founder of one of Tucson, Arizona's earliest and most famous orchestras in the late 1800s, the Club Filarmónico, and sang on the radio in the 1920s.
Half-aunt of singer Linda Ronstadt. (Luisa was Linda's father's half-sister).
Internationally known interpreter of Spanish song and dance in the 1920s-1940s.