La Bamba Review

In 1958, 17-year-old (born Richard Valenzuela) transformed this folk tune into a rock-and-roll sensation. La Bamba · The Sounds of México

Before it was a radio hit, "La Bamba" was a staple of , a musical style from the coastal region of Veracruz. La Bamba

Scholars believe the word "Bamba" may originate from the Mbamba tribe of Angola and Congo, brought to Mexico through the slave trade. "La Bamba" was a staple of