Spanish Language Version of 'The Star Spangled Banner' Sparks Controversy
Robert Paul Reyes
April 28, 2006
Our national anthem, "The Star Spangled Banner", is a very difficult song to sing and it has survived some wretched renditions by crooners like Roseanne Barr.
A new version of "The Star Spangled Banner" with lyrics in Spanish has sparked a lot of controversy.
"Nuestro Himno" or "Our Anthem" is a collaboration by a group of Spanish music stars, they hope that their version of the national anthem will give Hispanics a chance to demonstrate their patriotism.
I don't see why anybody should get their panties in a twist, if our national anthem survived Roseanne Barr, it can weather anything.
Francis Scott Key wrote the song while watching the British bombard an American fort during the War of 1812.
In the 1800's as America marched westward committing genocide to fulfill its Manifest Destiny, African Americans, Latinos, Native Americans and other minorities weren't recognized by the ruling class.
At the dawn of the 21st century, America is a pluralistic society, and a Spanish version of "The Star Spangled Banner" is a great way to acknowledge the largest ethnic group in our nation.
Major League Baseball (MLB) wouldn't enjoy such incredible success if it weren't for it's many prominent Latino stars, MLB should take the lead and introduce "Nuestro Himno" in its ballparks.
On this coming July 4th, I hope that "Nuestro Himno" will sung by patriotic Latinos all over this great land of ours.
A new version of "The Star Spangled Banner" with lyrics in Spanish has sparked a lot of controversy.
"Nuestro Himno" or "Our Anthem" is a collaboration by a group of Spanish music stars, they hope that their version of the national anthem will give Hispanics a chance to demonstrate their patriotism.
I don't see why anybody should get their panties in a twist, if our national anthem survived Roseanne Barr, it can weather anything.
Francis Scott Key wrote the song while watching the British bombard an American fort during the War of 1812.
In the 1800's as America marched westward committing genocide to fulfill its Manifest Destiny, African Americans, Latinos, Native Americans and other minorities weren't recognized by the ruling class.
At the dawn of the 21st century, America is a pluralistic society, and a Spanish version of "The Star Spangled Banner" is a great way to acknowledge the largest ethnic group in our nation.
Major League Baseball (MLB) wouldn't enjoy such incredible success if it weren't for it's many prominent Latino stars, MLB should take the lead and introduce "Nuestro Himno" in its ballparks.
On this coming July 4th, I hope that "Nuestro Himno" will sung by patriotic Latinos all over this great land of ours.
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