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- Shakira. 648 votes. Colombian-born Shakira's eclectic fusion of Latin pop, rock, and traditional folklore has made her an international superstar. She has expertly bridged the gap between Latin American and global audiences, making her a trailblazer in the industry with her electrifying dance moves and distinctive voice.
- Selena. 608 votes. Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, known mononymously as Selena, was a groundbreaking artist who pioneered the Tejano music scene and brought it to mainstream prominence.
- Carlos Santana. 305 votes. Carlos Santana's iconic blend of rock, blues, and Afro-Latin rhythms has earned him a place among the greats in music history. His masterful guitar skills and innovative fusion of genres have established him as a luminary in both Latin American and global music circles.
- Celia Cruz. 269 votes. Cuban-born Celia Cruz was hailed as the "Queen of Salsa" for her indomitable spirit, powerful voice, and unmatched stage presence. Her signature call of "¡Azúcar!"
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- Benny Moré, “Bonito y Sabroso” (1951) “Bonito y Sabroso,” the most dynamic of the songs recorded by Cuban mambo masters Pérez Prado and Benny Moré, serves as a guidepost to the genre’s Golden Age.
- Ritchie Valens “La Bamba” (1958) There’s a lot of history packed in this two-minute song: “La Bamba” is a traditional Mexican wedding song, performed in the regional son jarocho musical style of Veracruz.
- Sergio Mendes and Brasil ’66, “Mas Que Nada” (1966) Bandleader Sérgio Mendes, the godfather of bossa nova, was Brazil’s most celebrated artist in the Sixties.
- Santana, “Oye Como Va” (1970) Originally written as a breezy Latin jazz cut by mambo legend Tito Puente in 1963, “Oye Como Va” saw then-rising rock act Santana create a new dimension in the burgeoning Latin rock sound.
- Manu Chao, “Me Gustas Tú" (2001) Few other feel-good songs are as whimsical as “Me Gustas Tú.” Solely crafted by Manu Chao, a French singer of Spanish descent, the song’s charm lies in the fusion of cultures and genres, and its bohemian flair.
- Rosalía, “Malamente" (2018) 2018’s forward-thinking “Malamente” introduced Rosalía to the world, a then-budding and brilliant Barcelona star, who would eventually become one of the most compelling flamenco-pop experimentalists on the global Latin music map.
- Alejandro Sanz, "No Es Lo Mismo" (2003) Alejandro Sanz has long sought to give depth and complexity to pop music. Released in 2003, “No es lo Mismo” showcases his musical mastery.
- Camilo, "Vida de Rico" (2020) With the first single from his second studio album, Mis Manos, Camilo made it clear that his initial success was no accident.
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- Judy Cantor-Navas
- “El Preso,” Fruko y Sus Tesos. Colombian band Fruko y Sus Tesos’ 1975 anthem is the most liberating Salsa song about prison ever recorded.
- Fuego en el 23, La Sonora Ponceña. Fusing hard salsa music with fire truck sirens, Puerto Rican group La Sonora Ponceña’s crowd favorite is always caliente.
- “Pedro Navaja,” Willie Colon and Rubén Blades. The evergreen crossover hit from the groundbreaking album Siembra features salsa music’s best-known chorus (“La vida te da sorpresas Sorpresas te da la vida, ay dios”).
- “Vivir Mi Vida,” Marc Anthony. Marc Anthony’s salsa comeback hit swept the 2014 Billboard Latin Music Awards.
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- Griselda Flores
- Bad Bunny. Bunny scored a threepeat thanks to chart-topping albums YHLQMDLG, Las Que No Iban a Salir and El Último Tour del Mundo — all peaked at No. 1 on the weekly Top Latin Albums chart.
- Rauw Alejandro. With “Todo De Ti,” the 28-year-old Puerto Rican artist scored his highest-charting title. The track reached a No. 2 peak on Sept. 11, 2020 and led the weekly Latin Airplay list for two weeks It also became his first entry on the Hot 100.
- Karol G. In March, the Colombian star released her genre-hopping third album, KG0516, which debuted at No. 1 on the Top Latin Albums chart — dethroning Bad Bunny’s El Último Tour del Mundo and earning the biggest debut week by a female Latin act since Shakira’s El Dorado in 2017.
- Kali Uchis. With “Telepatía,” Kali Uchis became the first female soloist to reach No. 1 on Hot Latin Songs with a song unaccompanied by another act since 2012.
Dec 13, 2022 · It was a heart-pounding, dance-inducing, head-spinning year in Latin music, from Bad Bunny's exponential rise to a relentless commitment from up and coming artists to play between genre lines.
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