BEAT LATINO: Songs about Songs

In nuestra música, we sing about songs, a lot! Our selection for the week on Beat Latino shares songs that highlight the importance of music in life and art, singing about our lives, our concerns, our realities. Eclectic tunes and rhythms from Mexico, Spain, Belgium, Colombia, Cuba, Portugal/Angola and beyond for savoring songs about songs on this week’s Beat Latino! Featured photo: Pongo Musical Works TitleArtistAlbumLabelYearLengthCántameMercedes Sosa, Franco de VitaCantora 2.Sony Music Entertainment Argentina S.A.200903:43CantaréGrupo BahiaCantaré.Grupo Bahia200105:23Cantando de AlegríaAlex CubaSublime.Caracol Records201903:36CantoPongoSingle.Capitaine Plouf / Jardin Rouge, under exclusive license to Virgin Music France202003:18DéjameRumbakana, Manu ChaoSálvese quien pueda.José María Asencio Garrido202304:17Canta QueridaLiszaCharango.Animalé202003:02Canto A La Vida (Empresarios Remix)Ephniko, Los EmpresariosSingle.XXXX201404:32El suïcidi i el cantTarta RelenaFiat Lux.La Castanya / The Indian Runners202104:02Pobre Del CantorSilvio Rodriguez, Pablo MilanesSilvio Rodriguez y Pablo Milanes.EGREM197502:30Mi CantoBobi CéspedesMujer Y Cantante.Gladys Cespedes Simmons202003:56CantandoDiomedes DiazLas Voces de Vallenato.Sony Music Entertainment Colombia S.A199904:53Que Me Entierren CantandoJenni Rivera, Lupillo RiveraBorracho de Primera.Linea Music LLC Dist. by Sony Music Entertainment U.S. Latin LLC202003:51La Cigarra (The Cicada)Linda RonstadtCanciones de Mi Padre.Iconic Artists Group198703:49