Best of Latin Music
By Carlos Quintana, About.com Guide
Suggested Readings
A selection of articles that will allow you to explore different genres of Latin music. This is your starting point to get familiar with the basics of some of the most important styles in Latin music.
- Introduction to Latin Alternative Music
- Mexican Popular Music - Tejano, Norteno, Banda
- 50 Songs for A Latin Party
- Overview of Latin Urban Music
- Salsa - From Cuba to New York to You
- Traditional Latin American Music
- Music of the Dominican Republic
- Brazilian Music Basics
- Reggaeton from Puerto Rico to The World
- Introduction to Latin Boogaloo
- History of Mambo
- Overview of Tropicalia
Latin Music Legends
Featuring lists and single profiles of some of the most influential Latin music artists in history.
- Latin Music Legends
- Top 10 Most Influential Brazilian Artists
- Essential Merengue Artists
- Latin Rock Legends
- Celia Cruz – The Queen of Salsa
- Julio Iglesias - Best Selling Artist
- Selena – The Queen of Tejano Music
- Hector Lavoe – 'El Cantante'
- Joao Gilberto – The Father of Bossa Nova
- Soda Stereo – Latin Rock Pioneers
- Carlos Gardel – Tango’s King
Most Popular Artists
A selection of articles offering information about the lives and music works of today’s most popular singers and bands in Latin music.
Suggested Albums
If you are just getting into Latin music and need some suggestions as far as albums go, these are some Latin music works I highly recommend. They include both classic and contemporary albums.
- ‘Master Sessions Volume 1’ – Cachao
- 'Area 52' - Rodrigo y Gabriela
- ‘MTV Unplugged: Los Tigres del Norte and Friends’ – Los Tigres del Norte
- 'La Bala' - Ana Tijoux
- ‘Cigala & Tango” – Diego El Cigala
- ‘Illustrated Songs’ – Gaby Moreno
- ‘Entren Los Que Quieran’ – Calle 13
- ‘Limon Y Sal’ – Julieta Venegas
- ‘Prince Royce’ – Prince Royce
- ‘Pies Descalzos’ – Shakira
- ‘Lunatico’ – GoTan Project
- ‘The Last’ – Aventura
- ‘Un Dia Normal’ – Juanes
- ‘Melodrama’ - Vicente Garcia
Best Playlists
Regardless of your musical interest, these playlists will provide you with some of the best tracks ever produced in Latin music. You can find here different compilations dealing with Salsa, Reggaeton, Brazilian music, and more!
- 50 Songs for A Latin Party
- Greatest Salsa Songs
- Best Reggaeton Songs
- Famous Brazilian Songs
- Top 10 Classic Tango Songs
- Juan Luis Guerra - Best Songs
- Playlist of Bachata Songs
- Latin Jazz Playlist
- Best Vallenatos in History
- Top Songs by Celia Cruz
- Best Ranchera Songs
- Merengue Dance Party Songs
- Romantic Salsa Songs
- Top 10 Aterciopelados Songs
- Brazilian Love Songs
- Top Songs by Juanes
- Valentine's Day Playlist
Best Album Lists
From a compilation of the best Latin music albums of 2011 to the top 5 Buena Vista Social Club albums, the following lists bring you outstanding works in Latin music.