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.

12“A Puro Dolor,” Son by Four

A Puro Dolor Son by Four Iconic Songs Belatina

Ok, every song can be upbeat on this list. Life is about the ups and downs, and its accompanying soundtrack should match accordingly. Son by Four’s “A Puro Dolor” is a song which appeared on a lot Spanish “classic songs” lists. The Puerto Rican salsa group released a salsa version of the song, but it’s the sad yet beautiful ballad version that have us all in our feels.