Feel the tug of war between heartbreak and rhythm! In Cumbia Para Olvidar Mon Laferte wraps raw sadness inside the bright, hip–swaying beat of a classic cumbia. The singer has tried to leave her lover behind, yet the days keep slipping by while she is stuck replaying conversations and tearing words apart, desperate to reach the core of someone who stays out of emotional reach. Every night ends the same way: crying in bed, haunted by a scar that refuses to close.
But there is a lifeline. She begs the cumbia itself to rescue her – the steady percussion, the warm trombone line, the invitation to dance. If she can move, maybe she can forgive, or at least forget for a song or two. This track celebrates music as medicine: a dance floor confessional where swirling melodies help rinse away pain even when the heart is not ready to let go. Turn it up, sway along, and feel how rhythm can lift even the heaviest memories.
Mon Laferte (born Norma Monserrat Bustamante Laferte in 1983) is a celebrated Chilean and Mexican singer, songwriter, and painter known for her dynamic music style that spans pop, rock, bolero, and more. Originally from Viña del Mar, Chile, she began her career under her birth name before relocating to Mexico in 2007 where she embraced the stage name Mon Laferte, marking a fresh start in both her personal life and artistic journey.
With over 4.8 million equivalent album sales in Mexico alone, Mon Laferte stands as the best-selling Chilean artist of the digital era. Her powerful voice and emotive songwriting have earned her five Latin Grammy Awards and multiple nominations, placing her among the best female Latin pop artists of all time. Mon Laferte’s captivating stage presence and ability to mix genres have made her a standout figure in Latin music today.