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Latin Music Playlists

Here are playlists for every occasion from parties through a work day off.
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Latin Party

A selection of 50 classic and contemporary Latin songs for a night of dancing.

Latin Music for Valentine's Day

A compilation of famous Latin songs to celebrate Valentine's Day.

Greatest Salsa Songs

Offering a selection of some of the best Salsa songs in history.

Best Reggaeton Songs - A Playlist of Classic Reggaeton Songs

A selection of some of the best Reggaeton songs featuring tracks from Daddy Yankee, Don Omar, Wisin y Yandel, Tego Calderon and more.

Bachata Songs - Playlist of Bachata Songs

Bachata may be called the 'music of bitterness' but it's also the music of romance -- well, usually unsuccessful romance. It is a fitting backdrop to those moments when you are feeling hopeless and blue but the music is often so pretty that it somehow is never depressing.

Latin Jazz Playlist

Featuring a selection of classic and contemporary Latin Jazz songs.

La Sonora Matancera - Best Boleros

A selection of classic boleros from the legendary Cuban band featuring hits from Celia Cruz, Bienvenido Granda, and more.

Salsa Dura Songs

A playlist of 10 outstanding hard Salsa tracks.

Famous Brazilian Songs

A list featuring some of the most famous Brazilian tracks in history.

Tango Songs for Beginners

A compilation of essential classic Tango songs.

Ranchera Songs

A selection of some of the best Ranchera songs ever produced.

Merengue Dance Party Songs - Playlist For A Night Of Merengue Madness

Merengue is not music for the physically challenged and a merengue dance party should come equipped with towels for the guests that can't resist dancing every number. I have to admit that this great playlist has been tamped down a bit, making it music that even people over 30 can dance to!

Latin Music Songs for A New Year's Eve Party

Featuring a compilation of Tropical hits to celebrate the last day of the year.

Romantic Salsa Songs

A list of romantic Salsa songs for lovers.

Best Vallenatos in History

Offering a selection of classic Vallenato songs from Colombia.

Brazilian Love Songs

A compilation of tracks to say I love you in Portuguese.

Latin Love Song Playlist

Is there anything more romantic and passionate than Latin music? Think about how many times Latin music is used to set a romantic, sensual mood in films and then think about how this music, at just the right moment, might be just what you need to set the mood for a romantic moment. Here is a playlist of some really luscious music that might be just what you're looking for.

Salsa Dance Party - Playlist for a Hot Salsa Dance Party

A playlist of Salsa songs that will have your guests up and dancing.

Top 10 Classic Tango Songs

A compilation of some of the best Tango songs ever recorded.

Top 10 Classic Salsa Songs

Offering a selection of some of the best Salsa songs in history.

Latin Grammy Nominated Songs: The Video Tells The Story

The 2009 Latin Grammy Awards include eight categories of nominated songs rather than albums or artists. I've put together a playlist of my favorites. Lyrics are usually generic enough to allow you to conjure up your own story for the song, so viewing the official video is often interesting and enlightening.

Tango Playlist for Ballroom Dancers

No matter how good a dancer you are, you need great music to make the ballroom experience magical. So here's a playlist of tangos from Argentina, Uruguay and some other more unlikely places.

The Women Sing Bossa Nova Classics

Here’s a playlist of bossa nova classics, composed by the greats, among them Antonio Carlos (Tom) Jobim, Vinicius de Moraes, Joao Gilberto and Carlinhos Lyra.

Boleros - Playlist of Classic Boleros

Here's a mix of some of the most popular boleros ever written, sung and re-sung by the most popular ballad singers in Latin music. You've probably heard all of these classics boleros before but I guarantee that this is music that doesn't age.

Totally Timba Playlist

For the timba lovers among us, here's a playlist that should keep your Cubanesque feet dancing the night away.

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