BEAT LATINO: The Bolero: Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

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Let’s celebrate the bolero eterno! On Dec. 5, UNESCO inscribed the bolero in its prestigious “Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity” list. Boleros are an indispensable part of the Latin American sentimental songbook, with form and lyrics deeply rooted Cuba and Mexico — the countries that proposed that the bolero be included in that prestigious UNESCO list. The bolero combines the language used in European poetry, with African rhythms of enslaved peoples and the sentiments of the native peoples of the Americas. This week’s Beat Latino features boleros old and new, a beautiful selection of our most exquisite torch songs that bring together identity, emotion and poetry. Sit back, sip a delicious and appropriate libation, and enjoy! Featured photo: Jessica Medina Musical Works TitleArtistAlbumLabelYearLengthAmor de BoleroPedrinaSingle.Pedrina202002:24Sabor A MiKali UchisSingle.Kali Uchis201602:05Bésame muchoEdna Vazquez, Pink MartiniBésame mucho.Heinz Records201904:04BOLERO A LA VIDAGaby Moreno, Omara PortuondoVIDA.Omara Portuondo202304:26Sabor a MíChogo Prudente, Fidela Peláez, Las Hermanas García, Los Tres Amuzgos, Pedro TorresComo un Lunar, Boleros de la Costa Chica.Discos Corason S.A.201603:03Lágrimas NegrasBebo Valdés, Diego El CigalaLágrimas Negras.Calle 54 Records I Producciones Anónimas202205:31TraguitoiLe, Mon LaferteNacarile.Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC202203:56Bolero FalazAterciopeladosEl Dorado.BMG Music199503:48PrométemeMonsieur PerinéBolero Apocalíptico.5020 Records202303:09JúrameJavier Colina, Martirio, Raúl RodríguezFlor De Piel.Nuba Records199904:25Historia De Un AmorJavier Limón, Tali Rubinstein, ToninaBlank Angel.Casa Limón America, LLC201803:41AmameJessica MedinaSingle.Jessica Medina202104:00SilencioLuis Perdomo, Miguel ZenónEl Arte Del Bolero, Vol. 2.Miguel Zenón202307:40