By the Zonagirante.com team @spinning zone
Cover art by Zonagirante Studio
Those who have listened to rock for years have probably had a fluctuating relationship with the Beatles. Some hated them from the start, because in their friend group it was fashionable to reject classical music. Others simply didn't understand them… until time, maturity (or old age) taught them to listen with different ears.
Many metal fans began to respect them upon learning that Lemmy from Motörhead They revered them. Some met them through a beloved relative, in a room filled with smoke, worn vinyl records, and anecdotes about girls in short skirts. Others discovered them in Sesame Street, Because yes, even the Muppets knew their worth.
We don't need a special excuse. This playlist celebrates the effect the Beatles have when their songs are reinvented with a Latin flavor. We've gathered 25 versions Performed by Latin American artists. You'll find salsa, samba, ranchera, ska, bolero, bossa nova, folk, blues, and rock. All with their own unique style.
There are well-known names like Andrés Calamaro, Catupecu Machu, Celia Cruz y Sergio Mendes, ...along with other unexpected surprises. Each version is a gesture of affection. They don't seek to imitate, but to reinterpret with respect and freedom.
If the Beatles were the beginning of something so big, this playlist is a way to continue the conversation with them.
🎧 Press play and discover what the Fab Four sound like when they tour Latin America.
