805K views · 33K reactions | LA BAMBA Ritchie Valens | Mike Terrana | Facebook

Ritchie Valens - La Bamba (1958) "La Bamba," reimagined by Ritchie Valens in 1958, transcended its Mexican folk roots to become a rock and roll anthem, showcasing Valens's Mexican-American heritage and pioneering musical talent. Valens transformed this traditional Veracruz song with electrifying guitar riffs and vibrant vocals, making it accessible to a broad audience and cementing its place in rock history. Recorded with Del-Fi Records, Valens's "La Bamba" broke barriers by featuring Spanish ly

26K views · 193 reactions | Richard Steven Valenzuela Reyes, better known as Ritchie Valens, was one of the pioneers of Rock and Roll and was immensely well known in Latin America. However, few know the drama behind the singer of "La Bamba". At the age of 17, his life tragically ended, cutting short what could’ve been a splendid existence. Follow us on our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/yt-upsoclicons | Icons + | Facebook