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Ana Cristina Cash Drops Hauntingly Cool Spanglish Version of "La Llorona"
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Just in time for spooky season, Ana Cristina Cash has breathed new life into one of Latin America’s most haunting folk tales. Her brand-new single, 'La Llorona (Spanglish Version),” dropped today, and it’s every bit as soulful, mysterious, and goosebump-worthy as fans hoped.
The bilingual singer-songwriter - who’s known for blending classic country storytelling with Latin flair - teamed up with Chris Pérez, legendary guitarist and widower of Selena Quintanilla, to give the traditional song a bold, modern edge.
Produced by John Carter Cash at the iconic Cash Cabin Studio in Hendersonville, Tennessee, the track mixes eerie beauty with deep emotion.
In this version, Ana Cristina adds something brand new to the song: an English verse she wrote herself, offering a fresh perspective to the centuries-old tale of the weeping woman.
“I fell in love with the melody of this classic a while ago and I wanted to write English lyrics to the second verse to explain the folklore and story to an English-speaking audience as well. The track is still 60 percent Spanish. It just felt so natural to create a Spanglish version and we recorded it in the legendary @cash_cabin!!" - Ana Cristina Cash via Instagram
Pérez, best known for his work with Selena y Los Dinos, adds a distinctive edge to the song with expressive electric guitar lines that match Cash's emotional vocals. This collaboration is sure to thrill a whole new audience of English speakers.
A music video accompanying the single was filmed in San Antonio, Texas, directed by Bryan Ramirez and produced by Amanda Ramirez, with cinematography by Rick Gonzales. The visuals evoke the folklore’s haunting imagery, blending modern cinematography with symbolism tied to the legend of “La Llorona,” or “The Weeping Woman.”
“La Llorona” has been covered multiple times before by generations of artists across Latin America and beyond, but Cash’s Spanglish version stands out for its bilingual storytelling and cinematic soundscape. The song continues her exploration of cross-genre music, reflecting her Cuban-American roots and her connection to country, Americana, and Latin traditions.
The single is now available on all major streaming platforms just in time for spooky season, with the official video premiering alongside the release.
