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My class would like to perform "La Bamba" as part of a video program. I understand that this song is an anonymous folk song. Do we need the rights to perform this song?

"La Bamba" is not copyrighted. You can do whatever you want with the song. However, the popular US rock version by Ritchie Valens and covered by several later artists is copyrighted. As long as you use the folk song, you do not need the rights.

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Ritchie Valens recorded the song "La Bamba" in 1958. "La Bamba" is a Mexican folk song that was from the state of Veracruz. "La Bamba" has been covered by many artists, including Los Lobos.


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Ritchie Valens released his adaptation of the song "La Bamba" in 1958. The song itself is a Mexican folk song that begins "Para bailar la bamba" and translates to English as "In order to dance the Bamba.".


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Where did la bamba originate?

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What is the duration of La Bamba film?

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Who wrote la bamba?

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When was La Bamba - film - created?

La Bamba - film - was created on 1987-07-24.


Why did Luis Valdez make the song La Bamba?

Luis Valdez did not actually create the song "La Bamba"; it is a traditional Mexican folk song that originated in Veracruz. Valdez, however, is known for his contributions to the Chicano civil rights movement and for popularizing the song through the 1987 film "La Bamba," which tells the story of rock and roll star Ritchie Valens. In the film, Valdez aimed to celebrate Mexican-American culture and highlight Valens' impact on music. The song itself serves as a symbol of cultural identity and pride.


What type of music is La Bamba?

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Where la bamba originate?

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