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"Que Canten Los Niños" invites us to picture an enormous choir where every child on Earth joins in, from playgrounds filled with laughter to streets scarred by conflict. Spanish songwriter José Luis Perales turns their voices into a powerful megaphone, asking the world to listen to dreams of peace, clean seas, blue skies, and full stomachs. By repeating the call “Que canten los niños” (Let the children sing), he reminds us that children hold a pure, unfiltered truth we adults often forget.
The lyrics jump from hope to protest, from protecting flowers to silencing cannons, showing that a single song can defend nature, demand justice, and spread joy all at once. Perales uses each “Yo canto” (I sing) to list reasons worth fighting for—education, poetry, sunshine, and the simple smile of a mother. In short, this anthem says: if we let children’s voices rise and unite, they can light up the world like the sun itself.
José Luis Perales is a beloved singer-songwriter from Spain, known for tender romantic ballads and a warm, intimate voice. Rising in the 1970s, he became a staple of Spanish pop for generations.
Signature songs include ¿Y cómo es él? and Un velero llamado libertad, and he also wrote hits for other artists, like Por qué te vas for Jeanette. Perales has penned songs for stars such as Raphael, Rocío Jurado, Isabel Pantoja, and Miguel Bosé.
After a long career and a farewell tour, his music endures for its poetry, melody, and clarity, making him a great choice for learners exploring Spanish through music.