The importance of Ritchie Valens in the history of rock ‘n’ roll is undeniable. Beyond his musical influence, however, the Mexican-American from Pacoima, Calif., is a symbol for the integration of ...

Where rock and roll and passion meet, you can find Chicano legend Ritchie Valens waiting. At this intersection and cherished sanctuary is music. “La Bamba” (1987)underscores how Valens defined the ...

Audio for this feature is no longer available. Cultural background is a tricky thing. Those of us who come from communities with deep and long traditions don't always get it: We know we're supposed to ...

Jake Hoot says he hopes his music video for "La Bamba" brings a smile during a difficult year, and frankly, if you're frowning after watching this clip, you're probably just upside-down. The Season 17 ...

Ritchie Valens is headed back to the big screen. Mucho Mas Media and Sony Pictures have teamed up to develop a remake of the Golden Globe-nominated 1987 film “La Bamba,” based on the life of the rock ...

From Y La Bamba to Girl Ultra, and iLe to Monogem, Latinas lead the charge for best new releases this week; but we’d be remiss to omit Puerto Rico’s nerdy king, Guaynaa. Have you ever wondered what ...

As she prepared for the start of another tour with Y La Bamba, singer-songwriter Luz Elena Mendoza visited the city where her parents are from, Michoacan, Mexico. For Mendoza, the driving force behind ...

Luz Elena Mendoza Ramos of Y La Bamba Credit: Jenn Carrillo The first song I heard from Y La Bamba was the title track from 2016’s tender and expansive Ojos del Sol. The music had a transformative ...