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Top 10 Latin Music Picks in English

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For those of us who don’t speak Spanish, here is a list of Latin music albums that are mostly in English. The list contains some Latin pop, some salsa, a little rock and hip-hop.

There’s really not that much music to choose from – after all, there are 400 million Spanish speakers worldwide. But maybe this list will help you get a feel for the rhythm and harmonies of a musical tradition that is so exciting and compelling that it speaks to you in a universal language.

1. Destiny - Gloria Estefan

All Gloria, all English, all the time. Mostly ballads mixed with some spice.

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2. Mended - Marc Anthony

A combination of salsa and ballads by the man with the voice that turned a generation on to Latin Music - Marc Anthony. 12 out of 13 tracks are in English.

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3. Salsa Pop - L.A. Carpool

The best of urban salsa from Los Angeles.

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4. Island Life - Yerba Buena

Latin fusion from this original New York based Yerba Buena. Lots of Spanglish mixed with English, but don't worry. You'll get it.

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5. Supernatural - Santana

If you haven't heard this album, you haven't been paying attention. The platinum album, featuring the unmistakable sound of Santana and the superhit "Smooth", is half English, half Spanish.

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6. Sound Loaded - Ricky Martin

Although Ricky Martin has gotten great reviews for some albums, this is not one of them. I beg to differ with the critics - I think this is a great album! "She Bangs" is the track that will be familiar from all the radio airplay, but my favorite is the tango "Jezebel".

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7. For All Time - Soluna

I first heard Soluna, the all girl group from East L.A., as the back-up act for Marc Anthony. I like their voices and their pop sound.

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8. Wolftracks - Los Lobos

Los Lobos' new compilation disc of the best of these East L.A. rockers.

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9. I Like It Like That - Tito Nieves

The irrepressible salsero Tito Nieves, in his only all English language CD.

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10. Aztec Souls: The Best in Latin Hip Hop

OK, hip-hop and rap are genres that really do rely on lyrics. Here's a CD that lets you understand what the rapping is all about.

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