Amor a la Mexicana
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| Released | 1 July 1997 - US | |||
| Recorded | 1996–1997 | |||
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| Length | 41:17 | |||
| Label | EMI Latin | |||
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Por Amor cover | ||||
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Amor a la Mexicana (English: Mexican-style love) is the sixth studio album by Mexican singer Thalía, released on 24 June 1997, by EMI Latin. Recording took place in the Crescent Moon Studios, Miami, with producers Emilio Estefan, Kike Santander, Bernardo Ossa, Pablo Flores, Roberto Blades and Javier Garza. It blends various genres incorporating elements cumbia, salsa, and balladry.
Upon its release, the album received positive reviews and entered the top 10 on both the Top Latin Albums and Latin Pop Albums charts. It was later certified two times platinum by RIAA. The lead single, "Amor a la Mexicana", was particularly praised for showcasing Thalía's artistic evolution. Worldwide it sold two million copies, making it one of Thalía's best-selling releases and one of the best-selling Latin albums of its era.
According to Luca Villa from Billboard, Thalía's album played a key role in popularizing and globalizing Mexican culture.