Yearly, we rejoice Cinco de Mayo with a hits-stacked playlist curated for our readers.
For 2024, Billboard went all out, bringing collectively the very best songs from our playlists via the years, together with patriotic songs, occasion anthems, rock, mariachi, pop and banda — to verify there’s one thing for everybody.
Though many suppose this much-celebrated date is nearly partying and good meals, it really commemorates the Mexican military’s unlikely victory over French forces on the Battle of Puebla on Could 5, 1862. And whereas Cinco de Mayo is just not Mexican Independence (that’s celebrated on Sept. 16), right here within the U.S. it’s celebrated with as a lot — or extra — impetus.
Comprised of 20 songs, Billboard‘s final Cinco de Mayo playlist kicks off with a mariachi basic: “Cielito Lindo.” It’s virtually unattainable to rejoice Cinco de Mayo with out “Cielito Lindo.” And whereas there are millions of variations of “Cielito,” you’ll be able to’t go incorrect with the one powered by Mariachi Vargas.
You’ll additionally discover Paulina Rubio‘s “El Último Adiós,” as a result of there’s no higher option to drown out sorrows and heartache than with tequila and mariachis, Paulina Rubio model (which means, the mariachis put on no shirts — solely she will pull that off). After all there’s “Amor a la Mexicana” by Thalia — a sultry, pop cumbia that celebrates love, Mexican-style. And, in the direction of the top, you need to play Ramón Ayala‘s “Tragos Amargos.” As a result of an actual Mexican occasion at all times ends with this norteño anthem.
So, take out your favourite bottle of tequila or mezcal, and prepare to occasion!
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