As we like to party and if it’s disguised, so much the better. That’s why when February comes, despite the cold, we took to the streets to dance and sing to celebrate carnival. Because, as Celia Cruz said: There is no need to cry because life is a carnival and it is more beautiful to live singing. So let’s listen to him and give him our all these days. Because carnival should be enjoyed and appreciated, whether in Cadiz, Tenerife or Atlántida.
Whether dressed as Wednesday Addams, as a turtle, of Motomami or 80s singer, once in the street we all dance to the same songs. Or not? Because at carnival, it doesn’t matter if you’re an indie lover or a reggaeton maniac, you’ll end up listening to the same songs as usual. Or did they not put you this year the song of life is a carnival?
But Celia Cruz She is not the only one to have marked this party with her themes. Quite the contrary. King Africa, Georgie Down or Maluma -yes, Maluma- also made us dance in disguise. At LOS40, we collect 12 songs that yes or yes made you move at carnival. OhPress play and enjoy!
King Africa – Humahuaqueño Carnavalito
king africa He knows how to make us dance in summer and in the middle of winter. Her Humahuaqueño Carnivalito. Perhaps a big part of the merit that we can’t stop moving when it rings is the infectious melody that emerged from the heart of Andean folklore. Come on, when King Africa did his version, Argentinians had been dancing it for decades. And that doesn’t surprise us.
Carlinhos Brown – Samba de Bahia
Another carnival classic. The Samba of Bahia of Pugs Brown It has become an unavoidable subject on these dates. As if it were the song of a siren, its rhythm calls the revelers to come out dancing. Seriously, he’s got something addicted. Could it be that no matter where you come from, you can sing the “eh, eh, eh, eh, eh” without any problem?
Celia Cruz – Life is a carnival
The classic of classics. If Carnival had an official anthem, it would undoubtedly be this great song by Celia Cruz. The singer not only became the queen of salsa, but also the queen of carnival.
Maluma – Carnival
Before Maluma was happy in a foursome relationship, songs dedicated to carnival. A very upbeat song that we may not have danced to so much, but over and over again.
Georgie Dann – Carnival
If anyone wants carnival is Georgia then. The king of summer songs also has his anthem in February: Carnival. Another of the mythical songs of these dates. Or not?
I’m going to Rio – Chayanne
Chayanne It was clear to him, if he had to go to Rio de Janeiro to dance with her, then he would go. With an explosive sound, marked by typical carnival rhythms, the Puerto Rican dedicated this love song to carnival.
Fanfare – Sergio Mendes
Any carnival lover will recognize the rhythm of this song. The beginning, where the sound of a drum responds to a whole group of percussion is simply impressive. It is not surprising that for this reason it has become one of the favorite songs of Brazilians to go out to dance at carnival. A delight.
Bellini – Samba de Janeiro
Like Bahia, the January Samba it is also one of the most popular in the carnival. With a frantic pace, Bellini invites us to dance until we burst with this great song. Since 1997, he has made us give everything with our costume.
Open Formula – The Carnival is here
In the midst of a post OT 2017 hangover, we can’t forget one of the band’s themes of Open formula: Carnival has arrived. First Edition Triumphs released this single which honestly sounded great.
Alejandro Sanz – And I don’t care what they tell me
In this playlist we could not forget itthe carnivals of cadiz. The Falla Theater has left us with great performances thanks to the Chirigotas, but if there is one that never goes out of style it is that of the Chirigota Los yesterday which he won in 1999 with And I don’t care what they tell me. Until Alexander Sanz dared to sing it a few years ago at Las Ventas!
Additional! These hard old
If you have experienced the carnivals of Cadiz -and that does not mean traffic jams on Saturday nights in the city- you surely know AQuellos hard elders. There is no man or woman from Cadiz who has not sang this song loudly in the street. In fact, most even sing it backwards. A whole hymn of these dates.
So if you don’t know the theme of a chirigota this year, sing Aquelos Duros Antiguos, surely more than one will follow you!
Bonus number two! Rosalia – LLYLM
Rosalía also has a great song that takes us straight to carnival. This is his last song LLYLM. The song is quite a statement of intent where the Catalan takes us directly to a carnival. “And today is carnival. I’m from here and you’re from there.”
Come on, Rosi, like all of us, really wants to come out and give it all with these songs. Which is your favourite?