Un canto por México, vol. 1

Un canto por México, vol. 1 is a philanthropic and artistic landmark in Natalia Lafourcade's career, born from a benefit concert to rebuild the Centro de Documentación del Son Jarocho. Moving beyond the sparse intimacy of Musas, this volume utilizes the Los Cojolites ensemble and a full mariachi to create a 'folk-pop-orchestral' hybrid. It functions as both a career retrospective and a cultural manifesto, featuring re-recordings of her biggest hits alongside traditional standards. The album's production is notable for its scale; it captures the energy of a live communal performance while maintaining the high-fidelity clarity of a modern studio recording. Critics, including those at AllMusic, praised the album for its vibrant arrangements and Lafourcade's ability to navigate complex traditional rhythms with pop sensibility. It won Album of the Year at the 21st Latin Grammy Awards, cementing its status as a definitive work of modern Mexican music.