Top 5 Latin Music Songs That Are Sad and Uplifting

Songwriting can be an exhilarating experience, and putting focus on lyrics is essential to crafting songs with emotional resonance. A great song has a clear storyline and expressive emotions.

Many people enjoy listening to sad music even when they don’t feel particularly down. Many claim it evokes nostalgia and fosters a sense of community.

Aitana – Forget You

Aitana, who came third on prestigious talent show X Factor Spain, has released several hit singles such as Los Angeles and Telephone since her big break. These tracks highlight her position as one of Spain’s premier musical acts since making their mark on music scene with this song which touches upon a former relationship that ended and how difficult it can be to move forward after such heartbreaks.

This song’s guitar beat and applause-like chorus dilute its poignant lyrics, wherein the singer laments that she can’t shake her former lover even after giving letters, memories and even his shoes as gifts to try and forget him.

Saint Etienne may have made more of an impression than Young with their jauntier rendition of this folky ballad; but its original should still be heard for its pure melancholy. Young’s song conveys the gloominess of someone accepting long-term heartbreak; its stunning track has since been covered by artists including Natalie Imbruglia, The Corrs and Psychic TV – no surprise there!

Basildon’s debut album contains this heartbreaking ballad that’s almost entirely instrumental, which depicts the death of a close friend. With piano keys and strings so melancholic, it’s hard to resist being overcome by its sorrowful mood.

Mon Laferte – Tu Falta de Querer

Mon Laferte’s Tu Falta de Querer (Your Lack of Love) is an emotive tune that captures the emotional trauma associated with broken relationships. Through lyrics that recall an earlier time when they were totally committed to someone only for everything to shift suddenly; and desire closure about what had transpired despite not understanding why this occurred.

Though she may still feel pain from their loss, the singer attempts to move forward by seeking answers from her former lover in order to understand why their relationship ended. In the chorus she beseeches him to give an account of why things ended between them so she can begin healing from it all.

Monserrat Bustamante Laferte hails from Vina Del Mar in Chile and has become one of the world’s acclaimed singers, known for her powerful yet versatile voice and her ability to weave genres like pop and alternative into her compositions – such as on her latest album La trenza (2017) which blends folclore with indie and baladas music genres for an intoxicating sound that should satisfy fans of all types of Latin music! She won a Latin Grammy award in 2017, which recognized her talent at which she shined with an unforgettable performance at Carnegie Hall!

Julieta Venegas – Me Voy

Julieta Venegas sings this emotional song to explain why she’s leaving her lover. She states that they have treated her poorly, and knows that she deserves better. Julieta Venegas’ voice is soothing yet emotive while the music blends ranchera and pop. Lyrically, this will touch your heart deeply.

Limon Y Sal, from Cristina Y Los Subterraneos, tells the heartbreaking tale of a woman left reeling after hearing from her former flame that they no longer loved her anymore. It features soft guitar lines that beautifully capture this sorrowful emotion.

Mi Viejo by Vicente Fernandez is our next pick on our list, a song that laments missing someone who has gone away – be it family or love ones. This tune captures how life hasn’t been the same without them and how much we miss all the great times that they shared together.

Michael Salgado’s Cruz de Madera is another song that conveys feelings of loss and despair in its powerful lyrics sung with a Spanish accent for an added dose of drama. Listening to it when feeling down will give hope that everything will work out eventually.

These songs will help make you feel sad, but all are worth listening to. Wynk Music offers a range of genres so that once you find one that resonates, download it and listen whenever it suits your mood – you could even create playlists of all of your favorites to keep them together! Wynk Music provides music lovers everywhere an easy way to find what they love no matter their emotions; start listening today!

Mon Laferte – El Tiempo

Mon Laferte, a Chilenomexican singer-songwriter, first released “El Tiempo” as the second single from her fourth studio album Mon Laferte Vol. 1. It quickly became a hit and topped charts across Mexico and Latin America; additionally it received nomination for 2014 Latin GRAMMY Award’s for Best Alternative Music Song.

Laferte uses this song’s lyrics to declare her refusal to succumb to negative opinions and judgments from others, asserting her personal strength and acceptance of herself, declaring, “ya no voy a estar triste.” She encourages listeners to prioritize their happiness and wellbeing first and foremost.

Laferte’s forthcoming album features elements of jazz, pop and funk alongside acoustic and electric guitar music to reflect her eclectic influences. Norma was released as her last full-length release back in 2018.

Mon Laferte’s latest album marks a turning point in her career. Laferte describes it as being more reflective and introspective than previous works, with Laferte hoping that its release will lead to greater freedom and liberation for herself and those she cares for.

Mon Laferte has made several television and theater appearances as well as attending festivals like Coachella and Vive Latino. She has performed at notable venues like Walt Disney Concert Hall, Hollywood Bowl and Lincoln Center – garnering multiple prestigious accolades, including two Latin GRAMMY nominations and four nominaciones a los Grammy Awards nominations. Her dynamic live performances have earned her wide praise among both fans and critics, propelling her popularity to unprecedented heights in recent years. Much of this can be attributed to her powerful vocals, charming personality, and groundbreaking style – qualities which she brings into every performance. Laferte stands as one of the most influential female artists in contemporary Mexican music. Her music embodies her vibrant culture and Mexico City’s diverse experiences; her songs serve as an affirmation of human experience and its joys and sorrows.