Grammy award-winning Mexican rock band Maná made history this week as the first Spanish-language group to be nominated for induction into the coveted Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

What You Need To Know

  • Maná is the first Spanish-language group to be nominated for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

  • Since the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation was established in 1983, only three Latine artists have been inducted into the hall of fame: Ritchie Valens, Linda Ronstadt and Santana

  • Amid ICE raids and mass deportations brought on by President Donald Trump, the band says it shares the recognition with Latinos and immigrants everywhere

  • The legendary group formed in Guadalajara, Jalisco, nearly 40 years ago is known for hits like “Oye Mi Amor,” “Labios Compartidos,” and many more. They remain one of the most influential and successful rock bands from Latin America

Billboard reported the news on Wednesday.

The legendary group formed in Guadalajara, Jalisco, nearly 40 years ago is known for hits like “Oye Mi Amor,” “Labios Compartidos,” and many more. The band is made up of vocalist and guitarist Fher Olvera, drummer Alex González, guitarist Sergio Vallín and bassist Juan Calleros.

Among their many achievements, Maná has four Grammy Awards and six nominations. In 2000, they won Record of the Year at the Latin Grammys for “Corazón Espinado” featuring Santana. The group was also honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Billboard Latin Music Awards in 2018.

Maná remains one of the most influential and successful rock bands from Latin America.

Since the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation was established in 1983, only three Latine artists have been inducted into the hall of fame: Ritchie Valens, Linda Ronstadt and Santana. Other Latine artists have been nominated, but none with songs primarily recorded in Spanish.

Maná shared the news on social media this week, highlighting immigration in the U.S. Amid ICE raids and mass deportations brought on by President Donald Trump, the band says it shares the recognition with Latinos and immigrants everywhere.

“We want to share this recognition with all of the Latinos in the world, especially all of the immigrants that are suffering at the moment,” one of the posts, which was originally written in Spanish, read. “Don’t lose faith or hope. Our people always find a way out. Maná loves you all. We are always by your side.”

Olvera spoke further on the issue in a video posted Friday.

“This nomination isn’t just for Maná, it honors the Latino culture, Spanish speakers and all Hispanics,” the post read. “You all are and have been the workforce of this country [the United States]. Keep going. We love you with all of our hearts. We dedicate this nomination to you.”

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation will announce its class of 2025 inductees this spring. Until then, fans can vote for the nominees they want to see inducted through Rock Hall’s Fan Vote until April 21.