All Songs Considered The greatest Boleros of all-time
Feb 8, 2024
This podcast explores the significance of bolero music in Latin American sentimental songs and its recent recognition as an intangible cultural heritage. It features conversations with artists discussing their favorite boleros and the emotional depth of the music. The hosts also emphasize the importance of understanding the message behind contemporary artists' songs and supporting creators in the music industry. They delve into the introspective nature of singing boleros and how different singers can interpret the same song in unique ways. The episode includes a listener's favorite bolero and a playlist of featured songs.
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Bolero's Cultural Significance
- Bolero, a Latin American song form, was declared an intangible cultural heritage of humanity by UNESCO.
- It's an essential part of Latin American sentimental songs, expressing emotions for over a century.
Origins of Bolero
- Boleros originated in Santiago, Cuba, in 1883, not Mexico as commonly believed.
- Composer Jose Sanchez wrote the first bolero, titled "Tristesas."
Anamaria's Bolero
- Anamaria Sayre chose "Odiame" by Julio Jaramillo as her favorite bolero.
- Jaramillo, from Ecuador, embodies bolero's transnational identity, with a career spanning the 50s-70s.