From Vicente Fernández's rancheras to Cristian Castro's balladry, Chavela Vargas' corridos to Lila Downs' return to roots—Mexican music covers a space big enough to include the distinct flavors of every region and emotion. In this list, you will find classic songs of yesteryear as well as more contemporary sounds that bring tradition back to the fore. What they all have in common is that they capture a piece of Mexican heritage and they transmit feelings with an open heart.