Latin music has hugely shaped the American musical landscape. From the lively rhythms of Celia Cruz and Johnny Pacheco’s joint album Celia & Johnny to Daddy Yankee’s reggaetón breakthrough “Gasolina,” this music represent the diverse and vibrant contributions of Latin artists to the American songbook. Each year, the Library of Congress selects 25 recordings to the registry to preserve sound recordings that are “culturally, historically or aesthetically significant” to American life. On Thursday (May 14), the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry immortalized two more Latin songs: José Feliciano ‘s holiday favorite “Feliz Navidad” and Pérez Prado and His Orchestra’s festive “Mambo No. 5.” Last year, Vicente Fernández ‘s ranchera anthem “El Rey” and Freddy Fender ‘s bilingual country ballad “Before the Next Teardrop Falls” were selected. “F...
