Let’s get ready to shake, twist and salsa to some great Cinco de Mayo songs. When it comes time for Cinco de Mayo people have a very hard time trying to find perfect Latin songs to groove to. Believe it or not there are quite a few really good songs that you can celebrate and dance to for Cinco de Mayo. Years ago I use to live next door to a Mexican couple who always had fun parties, especially for Cinco de Mayo. They use to have around 30-45 people at each party and they always made tacos, rice, beans, salsa dip, tortillas, burritos, quesadillas, fajitas, taco pie, and the best flans with a drop of liquor inside. After the flans we use to drink frozen Horchata and dance to some great Latin tunes.
On Cinco de Mayo we had a mixed tape that we use to use for every party that had Latin songs on it. These songs have a great beat, good tune, and definitely weren’t boring. Once these Mexican songs were on you are wide awake and ready to dance even if it meant dancing in your back yard like we did. So what songs can I use for a Cinco de Mayo playlist or party?
Number one song for Cinco de Mayo is “Hot Hot Hot”- This song is sung by various artists. Buster Poindexter does a great version and so does Arrow, and A+. This song has a great beat and you can really shake to it.
Number two song for Cinco de Mayo is “Black Magic Woman”- This popular song by Santana really took off to the top of the charts. Even today this song is still popular among many fans. Another great song by Santana for Cinco de Mayo is “Samba Pa Ti”
Number three song for Cinco de Mayo is “Tequila”- Terrovision sings a more upbeat version than the originals artists The Champs. This song puts everybody into a fun state of mind with the beat and words to it. This is a crowd pleasing song for all.
Number four song for Cinco de Mayo is “Mexican Hat Dance”- This classic song by Allen Sherman will defiantly get your company feeling happy.
Number five song for Cinco de Mayo is “La Bamba”- This song is sung by Richie Valens and Los Lobos. Both of these versions are great to dance to. The percussion on the Valens version is so amazing, but Los Lobos did a fantastic job covering this song with their own touch so both versions are highly recommended.
Number six song for Cinco de Mayo is “Bamboleo”- This fun energetic song by the Gipsy Kings has a great beat, and is a great choice for Cinco de Mayo. Another great beat song by the Gipsy Kings is”Bem, Bem Maria”
Number seven song for Cinco de Mayo is “Mas Tequila”- This song is by Sammy Hagar. Even though Sammy is a rocker this song off the “Red Voodoo” album really rocks and has a super beat to it.
Number 8 song for Cinco de Mayo is “Margaritaville” by Jimmy Buffett. This popular song just says it all. This is an ultimate party song not just for Cinco de Mayo.
Number 9 song for Cinco de Mayo is “any fast beat song sung by Gloria Estefan
Number 10 song for Cinco de Mayo is “Un Dos Tres Maria” by Ricky Martin. This is a very fast pace song with a lot of energy, creativity, and rhythm to it.
Other songs you can use for Cinco de Mayo are “I like It Like That”, The Cup of Life, La Cucaracha, The Macarena, Quimbara, Que Beuno Baile Usted, and more.
