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55 years have passed since the first day of the Earth began the modern environmental movement as we know it today, promoting change through a combination of education, public policies and innovative campaigns. The first day of the Earth was organized by Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin on April 22, 1970.

With the aim of raising awareness about environmental protection, activists and citizens usually meet on this day to celebrate what makes our planet unique and to call humanity to fight for its preservation.

Artists such as Maná have been impregnating this vital message in their music for a long time, being the group one of the most committed to the environment. In fact, the Mexican rock band inaugurated its Black Selva Foundation in 1995, addressing issues such as deforestation and rescue of in danger of extinction. It is no coincidence that, in 2015, the group synchronized the launch of its study album Bed burned With the Week of Earth Day.

In honor of Earth Day, Billboard He has cured a selection of Spanish songs inspired by Mother Nature, including the ecological classic of the 90s of Maná “Where will children play?” Other conscious songs of the environment in the Playlist include “land” of Chuwi, “river” of velvety, “I hope it rains coffee” by Juan Luis Guerra, “the land of oblivion” by Carlos Vives, and even the summer meringue of Bad Bad Bunny “after the beach”, among others.

Either helping to educate readers of Billboard On climate change, reminding us of the beauty of our planet, or simply evoking the elements, this Latin playlist that includes artists of all genres offers the perfect sound landscape for such an important occasion. Listen to it here: