Episode 23: Classics

If we have any hope of understanding where we're at today, we've got to look back. This week, we talk about classics: songs by artists who changed the game and became icons - from fierce mujeres sin pelos en la lengua to immigrants bringing their cultures to thrive in a totally new place.

Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play. As always, featured songs are below.

We mentioned in the episode that Pérez did a TED talk - check it out!!!!

The late, great Ritchie Valens. This is his version of the timeless classic, La Bamba. The other versions on Youtube, claiming to be Ritchie Valens are the Los Lobos cover from the movie of the same name starring Ritchie. Disclaimer- I do not own this, I'm merely allowing people to hear his version.

Ray Barretto "Indestructible" Tribute shirt available @ http://thevigilbrothers.spreadshirt.com/barretto-indestructible-I1401390 The Fania All Stars Close out the show with Quitate Tu including improvisational performances from some of salsas greatest vocalist of all time.

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Lydia Mendoza was born May 1916 in Houston, Texas to a musically talented family. Lydia's mother played guitar and sang Mexican songs. Wishing to be like her mother, Lydia made her first guitar out of a wooden plank, nails, and rubber bands.The family travelled between Houston, south Texas and Monterrey, Mexico while Lydia was growing up.

Merenguero hasta la tambora, de la recopilación "Soy", del rey del merengue: Juan de Dios Ventura (Johnny Ventura). Adaptación de la canción de Joseito Mateo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQFIT_EBOc4