Carín León Talks New Country-Influenced Album, ‘Palabra De To’s’ Inspiration & More | Billboard In Conversation
Written by djfrosty on February 28, 2025
Ahead of Carín León’s debut performance at Viña del Mar, the Regional Mexican singer shared his thoughts about the impact he has made worldwide with his music, the inspiration behind his latest album, Palabra De To’s, how he is incorporating country influences into his new album for 2025, his musical inspirations and more!
Ingrid Fajardo:
Hi, friends at Billboard. Today we are really happy because we’re here at Viña del Mar with the great Carín León.
Carín León:
Thank you so much.
How are you? It’s a pleasure to have you!
Thank you.
We’re so honored to have you here at Viña, on the day of your show.
We’re almost there, almost desperate and a little restless, nervous, but fascinated to be here and so far away.
Your debut at Viña del Mar, can you believe it? Obviously it’s a very different crowd that maybe hasn’t listened to a lot of regional, and now …
Yes, look, the truth is that I think, and I always say this, we had no idea when we started this whole thing. We didn’t know how far we’d go or all the things we’d be able to achieve. But it makes me really happy that this is happening with Latin music in general, and above everything else, with our Regional Mexican genre. Today, everyone listens to it everywhere, so we’re here, happy with life and eager to continue promoting Mexico’s name, especially here since we’re so far away. It’s a really important show.
And I love that because it’s been opening — I don’t know if you’ve noticed — but opening different doors. You were in Madrid with an incredible concert. You literally brought “El Palenque” to Madrid.
Keep watching for more!