The National Recording Registry's best Spanish language songs (and what it's missing)
b'The Library of Congress\' National Recording Registry is more than just a collection of music and sound \\u2014 it\'s a reflection of who we are as a country. In April, two new Spanish language songs were added to the registry: Juan Gabriel\'s "Amor Eterno" and H\\xe9ctor Lavoe\'s "El Cantante."
This week on Alt.Latino, Felix and Ana take the opportunity to dive into the Spanish language songs that have made it into the historic collection, as well as share their dream picks for what should be chosen next.
Songs featured in this episode:
\\u2022H\\xe9ctor Lavoe, "El Cantante"
\\u2022Juan Gabriel, "Amor Eterno (En Vivo [En el Palacio de Bellas Artes])"
\\u2022Buena Vista Social Club, "Chan Chan"
\\u2022Buena Vista Social Club, "Orgullecida"
\\u2022Buena Vista Social Club, "El Carretero"
\\u2022Santana, "Oye Como Va"
\\u2022Lydia Mendoza, "Mal Hombre (Cold-Hearted Man)"
\\u2022Dizzy Gillespie feat. Chano Pozo, "Manteca"
\\u2022Ivy Queen, "Quiero Bailar"
\\u2022Jose Feliciano, "El Reloj"
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Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Joaquin Cotler, with editorial support from Hazel Cills. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music\'s executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins.
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