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Soy lo que me enseñó mi padre
El que no quiere a su patria, no quiere a su madre
Soy América Latina
Un pueblo sin piernas, pero que camina, ¡oye!

Tú no puedes comprar al viento
Tú no puedes comprar al sol
Tú no puedes comprar la lluvia
Tú no puedes comprar el calor

Tú no puedes comprar las nubes
Tú no puedes comprar los colores
Tú no puedes comprar mi alegría
Tú no puedes comprar mis dolores

This song describe how my childhood was back in Colombia with a lot of emotions describe plumb the richness of Latin American arts, culture, history, and society, while also offering a strong critique of government both Latin American and foreign

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https://youtu.be/RoayB0pLRC0
I remember getting home from school and turning on the TV to watch the "novela" Rebelde. It was one of the first connections I had with Spanish-speaking culture. There was also a band that was formed out of that show and I remember listening to their songs all the time. I really connected with this band and my Mexican heritage and realized that Mexican music was more diverse than I had previously thought.

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I chose this song because it makes me think of some of my core memories growing up. I have a very large family whose love language is cooking and food. As a child and still to this day this is one of the first songs we put on when we all get into the kitchen to cook together.

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I remember listening to Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" for the very first time on our family computer when I was in 11th grade. I grew up a Jehova's Witness and I was constantly reminded that it was not okay to be gay, but Lady Gaga was the first adult I ever heard vocalize their support for our community. I felt seen and validated in my identity. While I love my family and I am pretty close to them, my chosen family, my queer family, is where I truly feel seen and comfortable being myself.

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Lady Gaga - Born This Way (Gaga Live Sydney Monster Hall)

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If I were talking about the home I grew up in, I would have chosen a Barry Manilow song because my brother and I used to dance to my parents' 8Track to him, but the home I have raised my kids in is BTS, Tina Turner, and music from all over. My parents raised me in San Francisco and I have been exposed to music and TV from all over the world, so I like that I was able to do that for my family even though we live in s
Sonoma.

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I chose this song because I was raised to be very independent and my parents always made sure to keep me exposed to social and political happenings in the world. I think I knew from a young age that the world was not as friendly as we all wanted it to be and since then I've always had a very realistic approach to the world.

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I always think of my mom when I listen to this song. It is one of my favorite Italian pieces I got to sing in my high school choir. Every time we sang it, my mom cried.

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Whenever I hear this song it instantly takes me back to being a young kid riding in the car with my Dad and him playing his The Temptations tape and always singing this song. The story of the song had no relevance to me as a kid, but I loved the song and had it memorized before I was 5 years old!

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My mom was super into Motown and disco growing up, and my sisters and I would make "routines" in the living room to her favorite music. This was our favorite song and has so much nostalgia for me!

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Supremes - Where Did Our Love Go (1964) HD 0815007

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I’ve grown up in a pretty traditional Filipino and Catholic household. I grew in Catholic youth ministry that was originally based out of the Philippines and this was an original song they had created. This song ties in to important values I have and brings me a lot of peace.

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This song reminds me of the weekend card parties at my grandmothers house. I remember me and my cousins making up a dance routine to this song. This song is dear to me, because it reminds me of family, love, and the more simple times!

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Sister Sledge - We Are Family (Official Music Video)

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To me, this is the ultimate female rock anthem that gave me permission not to follow "the rules" or what was expected of me as a girl. While some things have changed surrounding the expectations of women today versus 1983, there are many ways where the lyrics are still relevant today. I'm inspired to continue not giving a damn about my bad reputation if it means that I'm standing up for what I believe is right.

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Joan Jett & The Blackhearts "Bad Reputation" - Official Music Video (1983)

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Like the song says “I wanna make a billion dollars bring it to my pops say ‘Daddy what you prayed for.’” This song reminds me that life is precious; that in order to be fulfilled I need to give to those who are in need. Life comes with many stresses, stresses small and large, and if their is ever a time in which we are able to give to others, we shall do so.

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https://youtu.be/VASbtWejos0

Moving up to Sacramento was the biggest risk I’ve taken, and this song hits close to home on nights that I’m emo </3

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This song reminds me of my mom and driving to school everyday! I miss being so care free

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This definitely reminds me of my dad and my life with him

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Elvis Presley - Suspicious Minds (Official Music Video)

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Shawia Twain " Man! I Feel Like A Woman!" reminds me of my drives to school everyday in the early 2000s with my mom and brother screaming at the top of my lungs early in the morning.

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I am from Oakland California. I grew up listening to a variety of music. I remember hearing TOO $hort so much he seems like an uncle I never met. When I joined my sorority his music was still a very big part of that culture. Too $hort's music is known for objectifying women and being very risque'. Honestly I find his music to be very liberating and strangely threaputic.

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TOO SHORT - Blow The Whistle (Official HD Video)

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This music helps me to remember this beautiful island i visited long ago with my brother/best friend

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Buena Vista Social Club - Chan Chan (Official HD Video)

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This is the song that I share with my mom.
"Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call
And I'll be there, yes, I will
You've got a friend" - reminds me how I would do anything for my loves ones. Also reminds me of my childhood, but also the journey of becoming an adult!