NPR

American Anthem: The Staying Power Of 'La Bamba'

That, of course, is "La Bamba." It was the very first song in Spanish to hit No. 1 in the United States. And for our ongoing music series, we're going to explain why this Spanish-language song with ...
Los Angeles Times

The making of ‘La Bamba’ was a family affair. An upcoming book with never-before-seen photos will show how

For the first time in nearly 40 years, never-before-seen images documenting the making of “La Bamba” will be released, giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at the production of one of the most notable ...
NPR

Through Slavery, Segregation And More, 'La Bamba' Has Been The Sound Of Survival

This story is part of American Anthem, a yearlong series on songs that rouse, unite, celebrate and call to action. Find more at NPR.org/Anthem. Sixty years ago this ...
The New York Times

Why ‘La Bamba’ became the Oilers anthem, played after every win this season

To dance the Bamba, one needs a bit of grace. That is an English translation of one of the lyrics from “La Bamba.” It was a Mexican folk song Richard Steven Valenzuela learned from his cousin. By 1958 ...
Stereogum

The Number Ones: Los Lobos’ “La Bamba”

In The Number Ones, I'm reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart's beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. "La Bamba" was ...