Latino artists have long contributed to the soundtrack of our lives.
The Library of Congress needs recommendations for songs/albums (+10 years old) by your favorite Latino artists or groups to preserve in the National Recording Registry. Leave a comment on who should be included👇🏼

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Lalo Guerrero, "Barrio Viejo"
Los Lobos, "La Pistola y el Corazón"
? & the Mysterians, "96 Tears"
The Bags, "Survive"/"Babylonian Gorgon"
Black Flag, "Revenge"
Cruzados, "Motorcycle Girl"
Linda Ronstadt, "Canciones de Mi Padre"

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@DSmith_Tucson @Joaquincastrotx _Canciones de mi padre_ was actually inducted into the National Recording Registry last year (well-deserved!) but I will co-sign all of your other *excellent* selections.

@lukethelibrarian @Joaquincastrotx

The Plugz, "Electrify Me"
Sheila E., "The Glamorous Life"
Alejandro Escovedo, "Thirteen Years"
The Zeros, "Beat Your Heart Out"
Thee Midniters, "Ballad of César Chávez"

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