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Carlos Santana and Becky G Confront ICE Fears on New Track 'Mi Gran Amor'

Complex | Music, Sneakers, Pop Culture, News & Shows·Alex Ocho·3 days ago
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Carlos Santana and Becky G have turned a deeply personal immigration story into a protest anthem with their new collaboration, "Mi Gran Amor." The pan-Latin rock track centers on the emotional fallout of deportation and family separation. According to Billboard , producer-songwriter Edgar Barrera wrote the song in McAllen, Texas, after learning a friend had been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement earlier that same morning. Anchored by Santana's signature guitar work, the song's chorus cuts directly to the pain at its core: "Migra, mi gran amor se fue por culpa de la migra.” The lyrics translate in English to, "Migra, my great love is gone because of la migra." Barrera said the goal was to give a voice to people living through those experiences. "Right now the world needs more songs with purpose," he said.…

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