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'''La Bamba''' is a type of song (over from the state of [[Veracruz]] in [[Mexico]]). Influenced by [[Spanish]] [[flamenco]] and [[Afro-Cuban]] beats, the song is played with [[violins]], ''[[jaranas]]'', [[guitars]], [[harps]] and is sung in [[falsetto]]. A song based on the traditional song was made popular by [[Ritchie Valens]] in the 1950s, the song is actually much older. The accompanying dance is influenced by Spanish [[flamenco]] as well. Often performed by the bride and groom at weddings, the dance is characterized by complicated, delicate steps that the bride and group perform in unison. The dance also shows unity of the newlywed couple by incorporating a sequence in which a bow is tied using only the feet. |
'''La Bamba''' is a type of song (over from the state of [[Veracruz]] in [[Mexico]]). Influenced by [[Spanish]] [[flamenco]] and [[Afro-Cuban]] beats, the song is played with [[violins]], ''[[jaranas]]'', [[guitars]], [[harps]] and is sung in [[falsetto]]. A song based on the traditional song was made popular by [[Ritchie Valens]] in the 1950s, the song is actually much older. The accompanying dance is influenced by Spanish [[flamenco]] as well. Often performed by the bride and groom at weddings, the dance is characterized by complicated, delicate steps that the bride and group perform in unison. The dance also shows unity of the newlywed couple by incorporating a sequence in which a bow is tied using only the feet. |
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'''La Bamba''' is a traditional song created in the Mexican state of [[Veracruz]] over 300 years ago. Influenced by Spanish [[flamenco]] and Afro-Cuban beats, the song utilizes the violin, ''jaranas'', guitar, and harp, and is sung in falsetto. Lyrics to the song greatly vary, as performers often improvise verses while performing. However, versions (such as those by musical groups ''Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan'' and ''Los Pregoneros del Puerto'') have survived due to the artists’ popularity and have become the “definitive” versions. The traditional aspect of '''La Bamba''' lies in the tune itself, which remains the same through all versions. |
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The traditional song inspired [[Ritchie Valens]]’ hit song “La Bamba” in the 1950s. Valens’ “La Bamba” infused the traditional tune with a rock beat, making the song accessible to the population of the United States and earning it (and Valens) a place in rock history. |
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The traditional '''La Bamba''' was often played during weddings in Veracruz, where the bride and groom performed the accompanying dance. Today this wedding tradition is mostly lost, but the dance survives through the popularity of ''[[ballet folkórico]]''. The dance is performed in much the same way, displaying the newlywed couple’s unity through the performance of complicated, delicate steps in unison as well as through creation of a bow from a ''rebozo'' (essentially a shawl) using only their feet. |
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Revision as of 10:57, 20 August 2004
La Bamba is a type of song (over from the state of Veracruz in Mexico). Influenced by Spanish flamenco and Afro-Cuban beats, the song is played with violins, jaranas, guitars, harps and is sung in falsetto. A song based on the traditional song was made popular by Ritchie Valens in the 1950s, the song is actually much older. The accompanying dance is influenced by Spanish flamenco as well. Often performed by the bride and groom at weddings, the dance is characterized by complicated, delicate steps that the bride and group perform in unison. The dance also shows unity of the newlywed couple by incorporating a sequence in which a bow is tied using only the feet.
La Bamba is a traditional song created in the Mexican state of Veracruz over 300 years ago. Influenced by Spanish flamenco and Afro-Cuban beats, the song utilizes the violin, jaranas, guitar, and harp, and is sung in falsetto. Lyrics to the song greatly vary, as performers often improvise verses while performing. However, versions (such as those by musical groups Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan and Los Pregoneros del Puerto) have survived due to the artists’ popularity and have become the “definitive” versions. The traditional aspect of La Bamba lies in the tune itself, which remains the same through all versions.
The traditional song inspired Ritchie Valens’ hit song “La Bamba” in the 1950s. Valens’ “La Bamba” infused the traditional tune with a rock beat, making the song accessible to the population of the United States and earning it (and Valens) a place in rock history.
The traditional La Bamba was often played during weddings in Veracruz, where the bride and groom performed the accompanying dance. Today this wedding tradition is mostly lost, but the dance survives through the popularity of ballet folkórico. The dance is performed in much the same way, displaying the newlywed couple’s unity through the performance of complicated, delicate steps in unison as well as through creation of a bow from a rebozo (essentially a shawl) using only their feet.