At a brothel, Ritchie sees a band performing a traditional Mexican folk song called "La Bamba". He awakens the next day in a small village and is given a talisman by a local Curandero to …

The late, great Ritchie Valens. This is his version of the timeless classic, La Bamba. The other versions on Youtube, claiming to be Ritchie Valens are the L...

Biographical story of the rise from nowhere of early rock and roll singer Ritchie Valens who died at age 17 in a plane crash with Buddy Holly and The Big Bopper. A terrific film about the …

In 1958 he recorded a rock and roll flavored version of "La Bamba", together with session musicians Buddy Clark (string bass); Ernie Freeman (piano); Carol Kaye (acoustic rhythm …

Fueled by Valens' hit songs performed by the Grammy®-winning Los Lobos as well as classic '50s tunes, LA BAMBA recreates the thrilling early days of rock and pays homage to the …

May 4, 2024 · La Bamba (Meaning: the beat) is a traditional Mexican folk song from the state of Veracruz. While the song lyrics were often traditionally improvised, the earliest recording was …

The incredible rise of teenager Ritchie Valens from an unknown farm laborer to a rock ‘n’ roll star, whose life was cut tragically short.

La Bamba is a traditional Mexican folk song that has transcended its origins to become an iconic piece of music recognized worldwide. Its journey through history reflects not only the cultural …

Find out how and where to watch "La Bamba" online on Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ today – including 4K and free options.

"La Bamba" is a traditional Mexican folk song that became a hit for the young rocker Ritchie Valens after he died in a plane crash on February 3, 1959 along with Buddy Holly and The Big …