Top Picks in Latin music
Top picks in Latin music including albums, songs and special occasion lists.
Women in Salsa - Who Will Be The Next Queen of Salsa?
Salsa has always been pretty much a man's musical genre. When Celia Cruz started performing with Sonora Matancera, musical producers were sure that the red hot music, sung by a woman, would not sell. Celia proved them wrong, and over the next 4 decades, went on to claim the title of the 'Queen of Salsa.'
Salsa has always been pretty much a man's musical genre. When Celia Cruz started performing with Sonora Matancera, musical producers were sure that the red hot music, sung by a woman, would not sell. Celia proved them wrong, and over the next 4 decades, went on to claim the title of the 'Queen of Salsa.'
Top Latin Music Salsa Albums for 2008
These are the salsa albums that I liked best in 2008; there are albums from artists in Puerto Rico and Colombian as well as the U.S., both salsa dura and romantica.
These are the salsa albums that I liked best in 2008; there are albums from artists in Puerto Rico and Colombian as well as the U.S., both salsa dura and romantica.
But here's the thing: salsa is evolving. Just as the original mambo, son and other Caribbean rhythms evolved into what we call salsa in the 1960s, today's salsa artist are experimenting with the new and different rhythms and instr…
10 Essential Fania Albums
There are so many outstanding, classic Fania albums that picking just 10 seems like a crime. But among all the great choices, these are the 10 that I consider not only my favorites but essential to a good classic salsa collection - something that now seems possible and practical since Emusica has remastered so …
There are so many outstanding, classic Fania albums that picking just 10 seems like a crime. But among all the great choices, these are the 10 that I consider not only my favorites but essential to a good classic salsa collection - something that now seems possible and practical since Emusica has remastered so …
Top Latin Music Pop /Rock /Alternative Albums for 2008
2008 was a poor year for Latin pop with few releases (and fewer still that were really good). It was much better for rock and alternative music, so I've put the albums I liked in these 3 categories into this list.
Give Them A Latin Music Concert In Their Living Room
What's a better gift to give someone who loves Latin music than concert tickets? The problem is you have to be in the right city at the right time plus live concert events can be pricey. But with a DVD concert recorded live, your friends and loved ones can curl up and catch the experience right in their easy chair, not to mention the difference in price.
What's a better gift to give someone who loves Latin music than concert tickets? The problem is you have to be in the right city at the right time plus live concert events can be pricey. But with a DVD concert recorded live, your friends and loved ones can curl up and catch the experience right in their easy chair, not to mention the difference in price.
Celebrate Christmas with Latin Music for the Holidays
Celebrate Christmas with this Latin music; a top ten list of Latin music CDs to make this holiday special.
Celebrate Christmas with this Latin music; a top ten list of Latin music CDs to make this holiday special.
Top Reggaeton & Hip Hop Albums
Looking at my picks for 2007's best rap/hip hop albums, 8 out of the 10 artists are from Puerto Rico, home of reggaeton. Half of the albums are pure reggaeton - from old-school classic to some interesting new developments. There's also a nod to Cuba with the Orishas and to the Dominican Republic with Fulanito.
Looking at my picks for 2007's best rap/hip hop albums, 8 out of the 10 artists are from Puerto Rico, home of reggaeton. Half of the albums are pure reggaeton - from old-school classic to some interesting new developments. There's also a nod to Cuba with the Orishas and to the Dominican Republic with Fulanito.
Best Merengue & Bachata Albums For 2007
Going through 2007's crop of mainstream merengue and bachata albums, I was surprised to find more exceptional bachata than merengue albums. This was a surprise; merengue has been the most popular staple of not just the Dominican Republic, but the western, tropical dancehalls for years. On the other hand, bachata was looked down upon until it was embrac…
Going through 2007's crop of mainstream merengue and bachata albums, I was surprised to find more exceptional bachata than merengue albums. This was a surprise; merengue has been the most popular staple of not just the Dominican Republic, but the western, tropical dancehalls for years. On the other hand, bachata was looked down upon until it was embrac…
2007's Top Latin Pop / Rock Albums
2007 was a big year for Latin pop/rock with some big albums from perpetual favorites Juanes, Gloria Estefan and Manu Chao. Rock en Espagnol has also seen some significant new artists and really deserves its own list, but this year I'm still going to merge the two categories, because in the world of pop/rock, it's often difficult to tell where one genre starts and the other begins.
2007 was a big year for Latin pop/rock with some big albums from perpetual favorites Juanes, Gloria Estefan and Manu Chao. Rock en Espagnol has also seen some significant new artists and really deserves its own list, but this year I'm still going to merge the two categories, because in the world of pop/rock, it's often difficult to tell where one genre starts and the other begins.
Top Ten Salsa Albums 2007
This has been an interesting year for salsa, who's popularity continues to waver (well, not to my taste). Here's a list of the albums I've enjoyed the most this year and that kept me awake and dancing through 2007.
This has been an interesting year for salsa, who's popularity continues to waver (well, not to my taste). Here's a list of the albums I've enjoyed the most this year and that kept me awake and dancing through 2007.
Gifts for Latin Dancers
Tito Puente used to say that "if there is no dance, there is not music" and I know I have a tough time sitting still when great Latin music hits my ears. If you have a dancer on your gift list (or, if Santa needs to bring You a little something), here's a list of suggestions that are sure to make the dancing experience just a little bit more fun.
Tito Puente used to say that "if there is no dance, there is not music" and I know I have a tough time sitting still when great Latin music hits my ears. If you have a dancer on your gift list (or, if Santa needs to bring You a little something), here's a list of suggestions that are sure to make the dancing experience just a little bit more fun.
Latin Music Lovers Book Gifts
If you or someone on your shopping list loves Latin music AND reading, here is a great list of books that will make the holiday a special occasion.
If you or someone on your shopping list loves Latin music AND reading, here is a great list of books that will make the holiday a special occasion.
Women In Latin Music
Top Ten most influential women in Latin music for Womens History Month
Top Ten most influential women in Latin music for Womens History Month
Top Ten Romantic Albums
A top ten list of romantic albums.
A top ten list of romantic albums.
Best Latin Pop Albums - 2006
Top ten Latin pop albums for 2006.
Top ten Latin pop albums for 2006.
Latin Music Gifts
Latin music gifts for Christmas.
Latin music gifts for Christmas.
Latin Dance Scenes in Movies
Top ten movies with great Latin dance scenes.
Top ten movies with great Latin dance scenes.
Musical Tour of Cuba
Top Cuban songs & albums that provide an armchair tour of Cuba.
Top Cuban songs & albums that provide an armchair tour of Cuba.
Latin Music CDs - Give Mom the Gift of Latin Music this Mother's Day
Give your mother the gift of Latin music for Mother's Day.
Give your mother the gift of Latin music for Mother's Day.
Merengue & Bachata Albums For 2006
A merengue and bachata top picks list that includes Olga Tanon, Andy Andy, Domenic M, Elvis Crespo, Grupo Mania, Grupo Fuego, Tono Rosario,Aventura, Juan Luis Guerra and Monchy y Alexandra.
A merengue and bachata top picks list that includes Olga Tanon, Andy Andy, Domenic M, Elvis Crespo, Grupo Mania, Grupo Fuego, Tono Rosario,Aventura, Juan Luis Guerra and Monchy y Alexandra.
Top Latin Music Picks in English
Sampler of some of the best Latin music in English, including albums by Marc Anthony, Ricky Martin, Santana, Gloria Estefan, Los Lobos, Tito Nieves, Yerba Buena, L.A. Carpool, Soluna and Aztec Souls.
Sampler of some of the best Latin music in English, including albums by Marc Anthony, Ricky Martin, Santana, Gloria Estefan, Los Lobos, Tito Nieves, Yerba Buena, L.A. Carpool, Soluna and Aztec Souls.
Top 10 Latin Pop / Rock Albums - 2005
Top 10 Latin Pop / Rock Albums
Top 10 Latin Pop / Rock Albums
Salsa Top Picks 2006
Top 10 Salsa albums
Top 10 Salsa albums
Top 5 Buena Vista Social Club Albums
The Buena Vista Social Club started the release of a parade of albums performed by the older Cuban artists. Here's a list of the Top 5.
The Buena Vista Social Club started the release of a parade of albums performed by the older Cuban artists. Here's a list of the Top 5.