Latin music has grown from the underground to mainstream. Millions of fans have turned to the Latin beats and Salsa flavors of Celia Cruz and Santana. This list is as eclectic as things get, with the common denominator being that all the artists possess some Latin lyrics.
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ALBUM: The Best Of Tito Puente »
ARTIST: Tito Puente
WHY?: Classic and timeless musical genius.
BEST SONG: "Cuban Nightmare"
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ALBUM: All My Hits, Todos Mis Exitos »
ARTIST: Selena
WHY?: Beautiful music and a soft, supple voice.
BEST SONG: "Amor Prohibido"
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ALBUM: Buena Vista Social Club »
ARTIST: Buena Vista Social Club
WHY?: Eclectic enough to fall in various categories.
BEST SONG: "El Cuarto de Tula"
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ALBUM: Siempre Vivire »
ARTIST: Celia Cruz
WHY?: It's a masterpiece.
BEST SONG: "La Pachange"
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ALBUM: Pies Descalzos »
ARTIST: Shakira
WHY?: Some of the best Latin music released in recent years.
BEST SONG: "Estoy Aqui"
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ALBUM: Greatest Hits »
ARTIST: Gloria Estefan
WHY?: This diva's influence will be felt for decades to come.
BEST SONG: "Rhythm is Going to Get to You"
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ALBUM: Volare Very Best Of The Gipsy »
ARTIST: Gipsy Kings
WHY?: Beautiful Latin music.
BEST SONG: "Djobi Djoba", "Bamboleo"
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ALBUM: My Life, The Greatest Hits »
ARTIST: Julio Iglesias
WHY?: When most of the players on this list were in diapers, the Don was belting out his tunes.
BEST SONG: "To All the Girls I've Loved Before"
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ALBUM: Romanza »
ARTIST: Andrea Bocelli
WHY?: Move over Stevie, you got competition.
BEST SONG: "Con Te Partiro"
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ALBUM: Abraxas »
ARTIST: Santana
WHY?: Before the man sold 20 million copies of Supernatural, many considered him a legend with his earlier works.
BEST SONG: "Se a Cabo", "Oye Como Va", "Black Magic Woman"
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