Ted Siefer

The La Bamba Pod

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The La Bamba Pod starts with Ritchie Valens' 1958 recording of La Bamba and goes behind the music — hundreds of years and thousands of miles behind the music. Among other things, we examine: Why is the song called La Bamba? Could the song have its origins in a 1683 pirate attack? And just how did this folk song journey from the countryside of Veracruz, Mexico to the pantheon of rock anthems? Along the way, the series dives deep into son jarocho, the traditional Mexican musical style that's experiencing a global revival. To get in touch, email labambapod@gmail.com.

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Ted Siefer

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2. zář 2026

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Epizody

Fandango! 02.09.2026 19:56

In this episode: A road trip to Xico. A stampede of cattle bells. The fandango's origins in the formless void of the universe? 'A letter written with the blood from my heart.' The indigenous La Bamba. Bringing a pistol to a bow-tying dance. The afterlife of Renaissance instruments in the Mexican tropics. The fandango as a global movement. As you can probably tell, this podcast is totally DIY. If w...

A 'Most Dishonest Dance' 17.07.2026 14:02

In this episode: Is La Bamba a kind of car? La Bamba's origins according to the internet. A deadly drunken knife fight. The long, strange trip of an Italian friar in Mexico. El Chuchumbé. The Holy Inquisition. Credits: Musicians/bands: Los Cojolites and Natalia Lafourcade - Sembrando Flores: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emTLbk7jd8E Mono Blanco - El Chuchumbe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkD0...

Series Introduction + Pirates! 07.07.2026 17:41

Episode 1: A quixotic quest is introduced; An account of the 1683 pirate attack on Veracruz; A brief account of the life of the pirate Lorencillo; The enigmatic music of son jarocho; La Bamba's connection to the attack by the pirate Lorencillo; The narrative poem of Paco Pildora; And other events worthy of happy (and not so happy) remembrance. As you can probably tell, The La Bamba Pod is totally...

Introducing The La Bamba Pod 01.07.2026 2:50

Introducing The La Bamba Pod, a musical exploration of the origins and winding travels of one of the world's most iconic and influential songs.