The carnivals They are practically on the streets and, to enjoy them as they deserve, it’s time to dust off the wigs and remember the best themes that each year accompany these dates. In a review of the songs more carnivals of the last decades, you can already hear the arrival of the first Carnivals without restrictions since the arrival of COVID-19.
The murgas make the environmental fight in Tenerife the epicenter of their lyrics this Carnival: “The Canaries are not sold, they love each other and defend themselves!”
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Pedro navaja -Ruben Blades (1978)
The Panamanian singer-songwriter, also an actor, former politician and activist, is considered one of the best artists of his generation. In his long journey as a musician, he leaves behind one of the great classics of Carnival and salsa.
abuser – Billo’s Caracas Boys (1981)
Without this musical group, the Carnivals in the Canary Islands would not be the same. abuser It is one of the songs that resonates the most at these parties, and that carnival-goers never tire of dancing.
Hey open your eyes -July Mateo (1984)
It is one of the best assimilated songs among the canaries when it comes to dancing and having a good time because, as its lyrics say, you have to enjoy “the good things that life has”, and there is no better festivity for it than the carnivals.
The dance in the street – Billo’s Caracas Boys (1986)
Carnivals are, par excellence, a party to enjoy dancing in the street. This catchy song by the Venezuelan musical orchestra, therefore, cannot be missing from the list of the best classics.
Santa Cruz in Carnival – Billo’s Caracas Boys (1986)
Without a doubt, a topic that had to be included. Not only because of the homage that he pays with his own name and lyrics to the Carnival, so deeply rooted among the carnival fans of the Canary Islands, but also because of that rumba rhythm that encourages dancing.
keep dancing – Billo’s Caracas Boys (1987)
The legacy of Billo’s Caracas Boys is historic at these parties. They repeat mention in this list with keep dancinga theme that perfectly reflects the spirit of carnival-goers who are already looking forward to taking to the streets.
Surge -Roberto Antonio (1989)
The heartbreak of this song, mixed with its festive rhythms, is the perfect excuse to unleash all your energy on the dance floor, letting the sorrows go with the music and collecting carnival joy in return.
bilirubin – Juan Luis Guerra (1990)
Juan Luis Guerra is an artist who has left some of the most emblematic songs for the canaries during the Carnivals, among them bilirubin. Not surprisingly, this musician, singer and composer made history in 2019 with an audience of 400,000 people in Tenerife.
Snail soup – White Band (1991)
Although few people may have eaten snail soup, no one on the streets can resist singing and dancing to this song, which is already a classic, with that peculiar lyrics that makes it be remembered.
the little window – Sergio Vargas (1992)
The Latin American artists who have brought so much music to the Canary Islands have a talent for transforming heartbreak into great songs perfect for dancing. the little window leaves an ideal mixture to vent at these parties between singing and dancing, leaving behind the sorrows to enjoy the Carnival.
Life is a party – Celia Cruz (1998)
Among the great classics left by Celia Cruz, the queen of salsa, could not be missing Life is a party. His way of seeing life, reflected in a festive and happy song, is the best accompaniment for singing, dancing and having a good time.
Niagara by bike – Juan Luis Guerra (1998)
This topic, which alludes to bilirubin, is not, however, less successful. Juan Luis Guerra repeats in this list of the best classics with a theme that has hooked all carnival-goers for more than two decades.
The bomb – King Africa (2000)
Nothing better to dance and let loose than this song, a hit since its release that hasn’t died down and continues to resound loudly from party speakers with its catchy rhythm.
carnival carnival -Georgie Dann (2000)
Sneaks into this list this French composer and singer who has thrown one of his most iconic songs to Carnival with which people never tire of moving.
Live my life -Marc Anthony (2013)
The youngest of these classics, at just ten years old, has earned his place on this list for accompanying carnival-goers during many celebrations, having created his own niche at these festivities.
