Un canto por México, vol. 2

Un canto por México, vol. 2 is the second installment of Natalia Lafourcade's project dedicated to the reconstruction of the Centro de Documentación del Son Jarocho. While Vol. 1 was a grand, festive celebration, Vol. 2 leans into more intimate, acoustic arrangements and complex medleys. The album features a wide array of collaborators and reimagines both her own hits and traditional standards. Sonically, it is a masterclass in modern folk production, utilizing live-to-tape techniques that preserve the natural dynamics of mariachi and son jarocho ensembles. Critics, including those at AllMusic, have praised the album for its sophisticated arrangements and Lafourcade's ability to act as a bridge between the avant-garde and the traditional. It stands as a definitive document of her transition from a pop star to a global cultural ambassador.