20 Iconic Songs that are Built Into the Fabric of Latino Culture

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Music is a part of a culture’s identity. It plays during gatherings, becomes tied to several memories, and unites people who don’t know each other personally, but perhaps share a common ethnicity. The Latinx culture does not compromise when it comes to music. There are songs that, no matter how old, fill us with emotion, and make us dance. We have them memorized word for word, beat-by-beat, our mothers, tias and best friends always sing along.

2“La Cumparsita,” Carlos Gardel

La Cumparsita Carlos Gardel

You may not recognize the name of the song, or the words, but you have most likely heard the melody of the Argentinian “La Cumparsita.” It is considered the most popular tango song of all time, and is often the song used when you see tango dancing in shows, cartoons, films, and more. The iconic King of Tango, Carlos Gardel, recorded a version of “La Cumparsita” with lyrics.