Puerto Rico, Culture Stephanie Maldonado Puerto Rico, Culture Stephanie Maldonado

🐾 The History of the Coquí

The coquí is an endemic frog species native to Puerto Rico. It’s barely the size of a quarter and got its name from the distinct “coqui” sound it makes. It’s loud enough to echo through the mountains, coastlines, and the walls of Abuela’s house at night. A single male coquí can chirp at up to 100 decibels.

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“Oye Mi Amor” — The Cover that Keeps Getting Covered

“Oye Mi Amor” was released by the Mexican pop rock group ManĂĄ on September 7, 1992 as part of their iconic album ÂżDĂłnde JugarĂĄn los Niños?. This Spanish pop-rock anthem catapulted the band to international fame, and the album went on to become the best-selling Spanish-language rock album of all time, selling over three million copies worldwide.

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