Anselma
Los Lobos
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10 facts about this song
Origin"Anselma" is a popular song by American rock band Los Lobos. This band has its roots deeply entrenched in East Los Angeles, California, and was formed way back in 1973.
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GenreThe song is characterized for its unique sound which is a blend of rock, Tex-Mex, country, folk, R&B, blues, and traditional Spanish and Mexican music.
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Release and Reception"Anselma" was released in 1983 as part of the album "Just Another Band From East LA." The song, with its notable Latin rhythms, was extremely well received by both critics and the audience.
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Grammy Award“Anselma” secured one of the biggest accolades in the music industry - a Grammy. In 1984, it won the Grammy Award for Best Mexican-American Performance.
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Cultural SignificanceThis song marked Los Lobos' first major hit and was pivotal in reinforcing their Mexican-American roots. It also contributed to the 1980s rebirth and popularization of traditional Mexican music in the United States.
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Composition"Anselma" is a cover of a song originally written and performed by a traditional Norteño band and father-son duo by the name of Los Caminantes (The Walkers), from the Mexican state of Nuevo Leon.
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ImpactThe success of "Anselma" paved the way for other Latinx and multicultural bands to break into the mainstream music scene. It showed that songs in languages other than English could achieve mainstream success in the United States.
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Charts RemarksDespite its major critical success, "Anselma" didn't chart on conventional music rankings such as the Billboard Hot 100. Still, the impressive critical acclaim demonstrated the song's significant cultural appeal.
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Signature TuneThough "Anselma" emerged earlier in Los Lobos' discography, it still remains a beloved classic and is a signature feature during their live performances to this day. Its engaging beat and inspiring lyrics have secured its place as a fan favorite.
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Contribution to Los Lobos' IdentityThe mass popularity of "Anselma" continues to have a lasting impact on the band's identity, branding them as a group that skillfully fuses traditional Mexican tunes with American rock.
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