Amaia Montero, “Te Voy a Decir Una Cosa”
There’s no nostalgia or sadness in this joyful ode to mom penned by the former lead singer of Spanish pop group La Oreja de Van Gogh.
Listen to the song here.
25 Latin Songs to Celebrate Mother’s Day
Written by djfrosty on May 7, 2024
As Mother’s Day approaches on your calendars this Sunday, May 12 (celebrated on May 10 in Mexico), we’ve curated the perfect Día de las Madres playlist to enhance your celebration. This carefully selected 25-track list features an eclectic mix of Spanish-language songs that pay heartfelt tributes to mothers everywhere.
From the emotional depths of Juan Gabriel‘s “Amor Eterno,” a poignant piece written in memory of his mother, to the contemporary vibes of Eladio Carrión‘s “Mama’s Boy,” our playlist spans generations and musical styles. Laura Pausini‘s tender “A Ella Le Debo Mi Amor” is an ode to her daughter, expressing the boundless love of a mother through soul-stirring lyrics and melodious tunes.
Andrea Echeverri of Aterciopelados contributes the uplifting “A Eme O,” a creative expression of love for her daughter, showcasing deep, meaningful lyrics that resonate with any listener. Additionally, we’ve included a track from Xavi‘s My Mom’s Playlist EP, which features his renditions of his mother’s favorite songs, released on Mexican Mother’s Day last year. His cover of Selena’s “No Me Queda Más” stands out.
Also, no Mother’s Day serenata is complete without the ranchera offerings of Vicente Fernández. Not your conventional ode about thanking mom, “Perdón Madrecita” sees its protagonist returning to their mom, seeking comfort and healing from emotional wounds inflicted by their unfaithful partner, while acknowledging the unconditional love and understanding only a mother can provide.
Explore the full breadth of our Mother’s Dayplaylist below to discover additional treasures, such as Los Tigres del Norte’s “Madrecita Querida,” Ricardo Arjona’s “Mi Novia Se Me Está Poniendo Vieja” and more from artists like Eslabon Armado, Natalia Lafourcade, and Victor Manuelle. The 25 tracks, dedicated to the incredible woman who enriches our lives, are listed in alphabetical order by artist name.
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Andrea Echeverri, “A Eme O”
The Colombian alt-rocker wrote this love song for her daughter, with the title spelling out the word love (amor) in Spanish.
Listen to the song here.
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Aventura, “Amor De Madre”
Image Credit: Erniel Rodriguez This Aventura song is a tale of a single mom who resorts to prostitution to raise her son. But the boy doesn’t appreciate his mother’s sacrifices and things go south. It’s vintage Santos storytelling, though not for the faint of heart.
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Camilo & Evaluna Montaner, “Índigo”
Before giving birth to their first child, couple Camilo and Evaluna dropped “Índigo” to announce they were expecting. The feel-good indie track is an ode to their offspring.
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Camilo Sesto, “Madre”
Camilo Sesto’s “Madre” is an open letter to his mother, where he expresses that no matter the distance he will always keep her close, and that he has nothing but love for her.
Listen to the song here.
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Carlos Rivera, “Eres Tú (Mamá)”
Image Credit: Sony Music Mexico This heartfelt ballad features beautiful poetic verses against minimal strings, dedicated to the one who gave Rivera life.
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Denise Rosenthal, “Amor De Madre”
Chilean artist Denise Rosenthal released this soulful funk track dedicated to her mother, highlighting their differences but unconditional love.
Listen to the song here.
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Eladio Carrión, “Mama’s Boy”
Image Credit: Orli Arias Eladio Carrión’s album Sol María (dedicated to his mother) culminates with the gut-wrenching outro “Mama’s Boy,” featuring Nach, where the Puerto Rican rapper delves into a well of raw, candid emotion, paying homage to his mom in a way that transcends mere words. “Sol María, hoy te doy tus flores,” he croons with honesty and vulnerability.
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Eslabon Armado, “Perdón Jefa”
This corridos tumbados heartstring-puller pays homage to Mom, but also asks for forgiveness as well for living a carefree and rebellious lifestyle.
Listen to the song here.
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Humbe, “Mamá”
Against a downtempo beat, the Mexican singer/songwriter expresses a deep emotional commitment to making the most of life, cherishing memories and honoring a promise to his mother.
Listen to the song here.
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Jenni Rivera, “Madre Soltera”
Image Credit: Michael Tran/FilmMagic In this horn-blaring banda song, Jenni Rivera recounts the story of a woman who becomes a single mother after the father of her unborn child coldly rejects them. Yet she resolves to face life’s challenges with strength and determination, hoping her child never resents the absence of a father.
Listen to the song here.
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José José, “Madrecita”
José José sings about carrying a flower in their heart for his dear mother, emphasizing that the color of the flower doesn’t matter, because ultimately she is the mother of all flowers.
Listen to the song here.
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Juan Gabriel, “Amor Eterno”
Image Credit: C Flanigan/FilmMagic This one was written by the Mexican singer/songwriter after his mother’s death and is very explicit in its mourning (“How I would love for you to be alive, that your eyes had never closed”). A huge hit for Juan Gabriel, it’s been covered by many acts, most famously by Rocío Dúrcal.
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Laura Pausini, “A Ella Le Debo Mi Amor”
Image Credit: Nima Benati Penning lyrics about motherhood and unconditional love for her daughter, Laura Pausini released this heartwarming lullaby in which she sings about giving all her love to her baby girl.
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Lenier, “Cómo Te Pago”
Cuban artist Lenier is more than grateful to his mother — so much so that he even devoted an entire song to asking her: “How can I pay you for giving me life?” This fresh salsa track is perfect to dance to at any Mother’s Day party.
Listen to the song here.
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Marco Antonio Solís & Los Bukis, “Te Amo Mamá”
Image Credit: Eduardo Cardoza* This loving grupera tribute to a mother expresses gratitude for her unconditional love, sacrifices, and presence in Marco Antonio Solís’ life, highlighting her happiness, kindness and tireless efforts.
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Mike Bahía, “Amor Sincero”
The Colombian singer reflects on the importance of cherishing the time spent with loved ones and vows to make more effort to be present in his mother’s life.
Listen to the song here.
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Natalia Lafourcade & Adrián Dárgelos, “Mujer Divina”
Image Credit: Mariano Regidor/Redferns Natalia Lafourcade and Adrián Dárgelos’ duet celebrates the allure and essence of womanhood, likening women to divine beings with captivating qualities — acknowledging their influence on love, inspiration and the very essence of life.
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Neto Bernal, “Canto A La Madre”
Colombian singer Neto Bernal compares a mother’s great love to that of God in this heartfelt ranchera.
Listen to the song here.
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Raul Di Blasio & Cristian Castro, “Después De Ti…Qué?”
The lyrics to this 1997 hit seem to be all about love (“There is nothing after you, no sun, no morning”), but songwriter Rudy Perez actually penned it after his mom’s death, in her memory.
Listen to the song here.
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Ricardo Arjona, “Mi Novia Se Me Esta Quedando Vieja”
Image Credit: GI Guatemalan star Ricardo Arjona didn’t just write a song for his mom; he made it a single. The girlfriend analogy only makes it more poignant — so much so that Arjona’s mom says she doesn’t like to listen to it, because it makes her cry.
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Los Tigres del Norte, “Madrecita Querida”
Another Mother’s Day favorite, Los Tigres del Norte’s “Madrecita Querida” will have any mom, tía or abuela reminiscing on their childhood.
Listen to the song here.
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Vicente Fernandez, “Perdón Madrecita”
Want to serenade mom with a mariachi apology? This one by Vicente Fernandez is a beautiful option.
Listen to the song here.
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Víctor Manuelle, “Amor de Madre”
Image Credit: Courtesy of Univision The salsa superstar gets introspective in this song (“she stopped being her to be there for me”) from his 2009 album Muy Personal.
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Xavi, “No Me Queda Más”
In 2023, Xavi gifted his mom a beautiful Mother’s Day present in the form of an EP called My Mom’s Playlist, comprised of remakes of songs she listened to while cleaning — and this Selena rendition is a beautiful take.
Listen to the song here.