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e. The music of Mexico is highly diverse, featuring a wide range of musical genres and performance styles. It has been influenced by a variety of cultures, primarily deriving from Europeans, Indigenous, and Africans. Music became an expression of Mexican nationalism starting in the nineteenth century.
- “Adiós Amor” by Christian Nodal
- “No Se Va” by Grupo Frontera
- “Que Agonia” by Yuridia and Ángela Aguilar
- “Que Vuelvas” by Carín León and Grupo Frontera
- “Oye MI Amor” by Maná
- “Bebe Dame” by Fuerza Regida and Grupo Frontera
- “Calidad” by Luis Mexia and Grupo Firme
- “Vete Ya” by Valentín Elizalde
- “Arriba” by Natanael Cano
- “Gatita” by Bellakath
Released when he was just 17 years old, “Adiós Amor” catapulted Christian Nodalto stardom. It made him the face of a new generation of regional Mexican music. “Adiós Amor” is translated to “Goodbye My Love.” This heartfelt ballad expresses the pain and acceptance of a love that has ended. With passionate vocals and poignant lyrics, Nodal captures t...
Released initially by Colombian pop band Morat in 2019, “No Se Va” put Grupo Fronteraon the map and introduced Latin pop fans to a fresh new sound. The popularity of “No Se Va” skyrocketed thanks to TikTok. Here, users embraced the catchy tune and created dance challenges around it. This immense exposure led to incredible success for Grupo Frontera...
Our next song, “Que Agonia,” falls under a unique fusion of Latin pop, mariachi, and ranchera genres. It showcases Yuridia And Ángela Aguilar‘s versatility and ability to engage audiences with diverse musical tastes. The official music video for “Que Agonia” is available on YouTube, now with more than 20 million views. It has garnered praise from v...
Up next is a collaboration between Mexican singer-songwriter Carín Leónand the Grupo Frontera. “Que Vuelvas” is an energetic and captivating regional Mexican song that begs for the return of lost love. This collaboration highlights how music production has evolved. It brought together different artists to create beautiful melodies that connect with...
The Mexican rock band Maná released “Oye Mi Amor” in 1992. It came from their album ¿Dónde Jugarán los Niños? which became an international success. The track features a blend of Latin rhythms, rock music, and pop sensibilities. No wonder it’s a fan favorite across generations. “Oye Mi Amor” means “Hey, My Love.” The singer addresses his love inter...
Our next song, “Bebe Dame,” stands out because it’s a collaboration between two talented musical groups. Grupo Frontera hails from Edinburg, Texas, while Fuerza Regidawas formed just a few years ago in Mexico. Together, they have created an infectious sound that captures the spirit of Mexican music festivals and live performances. Lyrics-wise, “Beb...
Mexican singer-songwriter Luis Mexia teamed up with Grupo Firme in the 2022 hit song “Calidad.” The collaboration earned its first #1 spot on the BillboardRegional Mexican Airplay chart. Although Group Firme had many chart toppers in the past, “Calidad” was their second #1. For Mexia, this was his first entry into any Billboardchart. The songwriter...
The late Regional Mexican singer Valentín Elizalde released “Vete Ya” in 2003. This beloved artist was known for his contributions to banda music and had an illustrious career before his untimely death in 2006 after an ambush attack. The song has since become one of Elizalde’s most popular tracks. Here, the singer tells his love interest to leave h...
The Mexican rap song “Arriba” showcases Natanael Cano‘s unique sound and talent as a songwriter. The song peaked at #31 on the USLatin Chart. It was also certified four times Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Cano is one of the leading artists of the Latin music subgenre corridos tumbados. He brings a fresh perspecti...
The rising Mexican singer Bellakathreleased the catchy reggaeton single “Gatita” in 2022. The song has been turning heads in the Latin music industry since then. Haven’t heard of “Gatita”? Check it out on Tiktok, which was used on over a hundred thousand videos. In November 2022, the song dominated the top spot on Spotify Mexico’s Top 50. One fasci...
- Cielito Lindo – Pedro Infante. “Cielito Lindo,” also known as “Cielito Lindo Querido,” is a well-known Mexican folk song with significant cultural value.
- La Bamba – Ritchie Valens. “La Bamba” is a well-known Mexican folk song from the state of Veracruz. Despite being played for years, it became an international sensation in 1958 when Mexican-American rock ‘n’ roll star Ritchie Valens recorded an altered version.
- Besame Mucho – Consuelo Velázquez. “Besame Mucho” is a classic Latin American bolero and one of the world’s most recognized love ballads. Consuelo Velázquez, a Mexican songwriter wrote it in 1940 when she was only 15 years old.
- El Rey – Vicente Fernández. “El Rey” (“The King”) is a traditional ranchera song written by José Alfredo Jiménez and popularized by Vicente Fernández.
As of 2024, 338 Latin songs have entered the Hot 100 chart, 1 in 1950s, 1 in 1960s, 2 in 1970s, 1 in 1980s, 5 in 1990s, 36 in 2000s, 80 in 2010s and 212 in 2020s. A total of 22 singles managed to reach the top 10 and 4 have peaked at number 1.
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- Benny Moré, “Bonito y Sabroso” (1951) “Bonito y Sabroso,” the most dynamic of the songs recorded by Cuban mambo masters Pérez Prado and Benny Moré, serves as a guidepost to the genre’s Golden Age.
- Ritchie Valens “La Bamba” (1958) There’s a lot of history packed in this two-minute song: “La Bamba” is a traditional Mexican wedding song, performed in the regional son jarocho musical style of Veracruz.
- Sergio Mendes and Brasil ’66, “Mas Que Nada” (1966) Bandleader Sérgio Mendes, the godfather of bossa nova, was Brazil’s most celebrated artist in the Sixties.
- Santana, “Oye Como Va” (1970) Originally written as a breezy Latin jazz cut by mambo legend Tito Puente in 1963, “Oye Como Va” saw then-rising rock act Santana create a new dimension in the burgeoning Latin rock sound.
Jul 27, 2023 · Loosely assembled under the imprecise catchall term “regional Mexican,” artists like Fuerza Regida, Grupo Frontera, Eslabon Armado, Natanael Cano, and Yahritza y Su Esencia have been storming the...
Sep 16, 2022 · In Mexico, one in every four music streams is a Mexican music track. In the United States, Mexican music ranks among the fastest-growing genres. Beyond the traditional strongholds, Mexican music artists are filling ever-larger concert venues in Latin American countries like Colombia and reaching new audiences in geographically remote countries ...
