By: Ariana Marquez
Hispanic Americans all around the nation and globe can celebrate Spanish Heritage Month which is held from September 15th to October 15th. As a farewell here is 10 famous songs sung by artists of Spanish or Latin descent.
Oh Donna by Ritchie Valens: In this song, Ritchie is pouring his heart out to his lover Donna whom he was separated from at the time. It is a love ballad and break-up song.
“Donna was her name, Since she left me, I’ve never been the same”–
Ritchie Valens
Como La Flor by Selena Y Los Dinos: This is another break-up song that is in the cumbia genre of music that can be fun to both dance and reflect on when it comes to the lyrics as well as the beat.
“Si en mí encontraste felicidad ; Tal vez alguien más te la dará” – Selena Y Los Dinos
Translation: “If you found happiness in me Maybe someone else will give it to you”
Angel Baby by Rosie and the Originals: This is a 60’s love ballad that is a catchy slow song.
“It’s just like heaven being here with you ;You’re like an angel, too good to be true”
Rosie and the Originals
Suavecito by Malo: This song is a feel-good one that showcases beautiful instruments throughout it as well as lyrics fit for another love song that can also be danced to.
“Whenever you’re in my arms Girl, you’re filling me with all your charms”
Malo
Macarena by Los Del Rio: This song is the perfect party song because it includes a specific rhythm set to match dance moves that go with it and the lyrics.
“Macarena tiene un novio que se llama ; Que se llama de apellido Vitorino,” – Los Del Rio
Translation: Macarena has a boyfriend. What is his name? His last name is Vitorino.
Stand by Me by Prince Royce: This is a Spanish and English rendition of Ben. E King’s original Stand by Me which is a slow love song. It translates the song into a version as well as English in the voice of the artist Prince Royce.
“No llorare, no llorare oh, I won’t share a tear ; por que se, que tu estas junto a mi” – Prince Royce
Translation: I won’t cry, I won’t cry oh, I won’t share a tear because I know, that you are next to me.
Suavemente by Elvis Crespo: This is a song fully in Spanish that can be used at parties and to salsa because it is very upbeat.
“Cuando tú me besas ;Me siento en el aire” – Elvis Crespo
Translation: When you kiss me I feel in the air.
Adios Amor by Christian Nodal: This is a break-up song that tells a powerful story of someone leaving the other person because they are being mistreated by them.
“Adiós amor ; Me voy de ti ; Y esta vez para siempre“ – Christian Nodal
Translation: Goodbye love I’m leaving you and this time forever.
All of these songs can help spread the love of music that Hispanic and Latinx culture brings to the world. These artists have many more songs as representing their culture as well. Hispanic and Latin music is art for all of the world to see.
Ariana Marquez
Ariana Marquez '23 is currently a first year writer of the Redwood Gigantea. As a writer, she has written many stories on her own for other things. She wants to capture the hearts of the people who make Redwood what it is and that would be the students, staff, parents, and many more in the school's community.
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