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Passport to the Beat: A Música en Español Voyage In-Person
Richie Valens, a pioneer of rock en español in the United States, hit the charts in 1958 with his megahit "La Bamba." But since his tragic death in 1959, many other Latinx artists have made an indelible impression on Spanish-speaking music in the United States and around the world through an array of genres ranging from folk to hip-hop. Accompany us as we explore some musical milestones across a captivating, unforgettable soundscape!