With Mother's Day on your calendars this Sunday, May 12 (celebrated on May 10 in Mexico), we've curated the perfect Día de las Madres playlist to spice up your celebration. This carefully curated 25-track playlist features an eclectic mix of Spanish-language songs that pay heartfelt tribute to mothers everywhere.
From the emotional depths of Juan Gabriel's “Amor Eterno,” a poignant piece written in memory of his mother, to the modern 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 a mother's boundless love through soul-stirring lyrics and melodious melodies.
Andrea Echeverri of Aterciopelados contributes the touching 'A Eme O', a creative expression of love for her daughter, delivering deep, meaningful lyrics that resonate with every listener. In addition, we have included a track from Xavi My mom's playlist The EP, which features his covers of his mother's favorite songs, was released on Mexico's Mother's Day last year. His cover of Selena's “No Me Queda Más” stands out.
Also, no Mother's Day serenade is complete without Vicente Fernández's ranchera offerings. Not your conventional ode to thanking mom, “Perdón Madrecita” sees its protagonist return to his mom, seeking comfort and healing from emotional wounds inflicted by his unfaithful partner, while acknowledging unconditional love and understanding that only a mother can provide.
Explore the full range of our mother's playlist below to discover additional treasures like “Madrecita Querida” by Los Tigres del Norte, “Mi Novia Se Me Está Poniendo Vieja” by Ricardo Arjona and more from artists like Eslabon Armado , Natalia Lafourcade and Victore . The 25 tracks, dedicated to the incredible woman who enriches our lives, are listed alphabetically by artist name.
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Amaia Montero, “Te Voy a Decir Una Cosa”
There's no nostalgia or sadness in this happy ode to mom written by the former lead singer of Spanish pop group La Oreja de Van Gogh.
Listen to the song here.
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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 for love (amor) in Spanish.
Listen to the song here.
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Aventura, “Amor De Madre”
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This Aventura song is a story 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 a vintage Santos narrative, though not for the faint of heart.
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Camilo & Evaluna Montaner, “Indigo”
Before giving birth to their first child, the couple Camilo and Evaluna dropped “Índigo” to announce that they are expecting. The soulful indie track is an ode to their offspring.
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Camilo Sesto, “Madre”
“Madre” by Camilo Sesto 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)”
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This heartfelt ballad features beautiful poetic lyrics with 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 their unconditional love.
Listen to the song here.
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Eladio Carrión, “Mama's Boy”
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Eladio Carrión's album Sol Maria (dedicated to his mother) culminates in the soulful outro “Mama's Boy,” featuring Nach, where the Puerto Rican rapper taps into a well of raw, honest emotion, paying tribute to his mom in a way that goes beyond words. “Sol María, hoy te doy tus flores,” she cries with sincerity and vulnerability.
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Eslabon Armado, “Perdón Jefa”
This lace-up corridos tumbados pays homage to mom, but also asks forgiveness for her carefree and rebellious lifestyle.
Listen to the song here.
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Humbe, “Mom”
Against a downtempo beat, the Mexican singer/songwriter expresses a deeply 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”
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In this band song, Jenni Rivera tells the story of a woman who becomes a single mother after the father of her unborn child coldly rejects her. However, she decides to face life's challenges with strength and determination, hoping that 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 beloved mother, emphasizing that the color of the flower does not matter, because after all she is the mother of all flowers.
Listen to the song here.
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Juan Gabriel, “Amor Eterno”
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This was written by the Mexican singer/songwriter after the death of his mother and is very clear in his mourning (“How I wish you were alive, that your eyes had never closed”). A huge hit for Juan Gabriel, it has been covered by many acts, most famously Rocío Dúrcal.
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Laura Pausini, “A Ella Le Debo Mi Amor”
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Writing lyrics about motherhood and unconditional love for her daughter, Laura Pausini has released this touching lullaby in which she sings 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 dedicated an entire song to asking her, “How can I repay you for giving me life?” This fresh salsa floor 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”
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This group's loving tribute to a mother expresses her gratitude for her unconditional love, sacrifices and presence in the life of Marco Antonio Solís, highlighting her happiness, kindness and tireless efforts.
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Mike Bahia, “Amor Sincero”
The Colombian singer reflects on the importance of cherishing the time he spends with his loved ones and vows to make more of an effort to be present in his mother's life.
Listen to the song here.
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Natalia Lafourcade & Adrián Dárgelos, “Mujer Divina”
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The duo of Natalia Lafourcade and Adrián Dárgelos celebrates the allure and essence of womanhood, likening women to divine beings with seductive qualities — recognizing 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 God's in this heartfelt ranchera.
Listen to the song here.
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Raul Di Blasio & Cristian Castro, “Después De Ti…Qué?”
The lyrics of this 1997 hit seem to be about love (“There is nothing after you, no sun, no morning”), but songwriter Rudy Perez wrote it after his mom's death, in memory of her.
Listen to the song here.
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Ricardo Arjona, “Mi Novia Se Me Esta Quedando Vieja”
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Guatemalan star Ricardo Arjona didn't just write a song about his mom. he made it a single. The friend analogy only makes it more painful — so much so that Arjona's mom says she doesn't like hearing 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, or abuela reminiscing about their childhood.
Listen to the song here.
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Vicente Fernandez, “Perdón Madrecita”
Want to serenade mom with a sorry mariachi? Vicente Fernandez's is a beautiful choice.
Listen to the song here.
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Víctor Manuelle, “Amor de Madre”
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The salsa superstar turns introspective on this song (“stop being her to be there for me”) from his 2009 album Very personal.
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Xavi, “No Me Queda Más”
In 2023, Xavi gifted his mom a beautiful Mother's Day gift in the form of an EP called My mom's playlistconsisting of covers of songs she listened to while cleaning — and this Selena cover is a beautiful take.
Listen to the song here.
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