My brother-in-law and I were marveling at the many versions of El Cumbanchero there are in the world. There are lots of wonderful takes, but none, none are as delightful as the way Señorita Iris Chacón does it. I beg of you, please watch it:

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That, my friend, is another video I’ve added to my arsenal when I’m feeling blue.

More of the incredible “Bomba de Puerto Rico”:

• Cielito Lindo
• La Bamba
• I Feel for You (“La Chacon, let me rock you let me rock you, La Chacon…”)
• Caramelo y chocolate
• Maniac from Flashdance

…and PS let us offer a moment of praise and awe for those backup boys!