20 Iconic Songs that are Built Into the Fabric of Our 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.

17“Guantanamera,” Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Guantanamer
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La Reina de la Salsa was larger than life, and her music was part of the Latinx soundtrack to our lives. “Guantanamera,” which is a song of Cuban pride and love, originated from a poem by Jose Martí. Although many artists, including Gloria Estefan, Julio Iglesias, and The Sandpipers have covered the song, it will always and forever be tied to Cubana Celia Cruz.