BEAT LATINO: The Bolero: Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
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
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amor de Bolero | Pedrina | Single. | Pedrina | 2020 | 02:24 |
| Sabor A Mi | Kali Uchis | Single. | Kali Uchis | 2016 | 02:05 |
| Bésame mucho | Edna Vazquez, Pink Martini | Bésame mucho. | Heinz Records | 2019 | 04:04 |
| BOLERO A LA VIDA | Gaby Moreno, Omara Portuondo | VIDA. | Omara Portuondo | 2023 | 04:26 |
| Sabor a Mí | Chogo Prudente, Fidela Peláez, Las Hermanas García, Los Tres Amuzgos, Pedro Torres | Como un Lunar, Boleros de la Costa Chica. | Discos Corason S.A. | 2016 | 03:03 |
| Lágrimas Negras | Bebo Valdés, Diego El Cigala | Lágrimas Negras. | Calle 54 Records I Producciones Anónimas | 2022 | 05:31 |
| Traguito | iLe, Mon Laferte | Nacarile. | Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC | 2022 | 03:56 |
| Bolero Falaz | Aterciopelados | El Dorado. | BMG Music | 1995 | 03:48 |
| Prométeme | Monsieur Periné | Bolero Apocalíptico. | 5020 Records | 2023 | 03:09 |
| Júrame | Javier Colina, Martirio, Raúl Rodríguez | Flor De Piel. | Nuba Records | 1999 | 04:25 |
| Historia De Un Amor | Javier Limón, Tali Rubinstein, Tonina | Blank Angel. | Casa Limón America, LLC | 2018 | 03:41 |
| Amame | Jessica Medina | Single. | Jessica Medina | 2021 | 04:00 |
| Silencio | Luis Perdomo, Miguel Zenón | El Arte Del Bolero, Vol. 2. | Miguel Zenón | 2023 | 07:40 |