Carefully selected Japanese songs with a Latin flavor! Recommended J-POP brimming with exotic vibes
Do you like Latin-flavored music?
Listening to it can make you feel uplifted or sense a sultry atmosphere—there are so many different charms, aren’t there?
Latin music generally refers to music from Central and South America, characterized by a passionate, enigmatic vibe that makes you want to start dancing.
In this article, we’ve gathered J-pop songs that exude an exotic, foreign flair, focusing on Latin-inspired tracks.
Even within Latin music, both the style and the level of energy vary from song to song, so enjoy the differences between them!
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Carefully Selected Japanese Songs with a Latin Flavor! Recommended J-POP Full of Exotic Atmosphere (81–90)
Saturdayparis match
A classic that breezes by like a refreshing wind you can enjoy all year round.
Paris match is a duo known for elevating jazz, funk, AOR, Latin, and more into pop.
This track is a masterpiece that brilliantly distills Latin jazz-funk into pop.
You decided that.Sakamoto Shintarō
A masterpiece included on the first solo album released by Shintaro Sakamoto, the former frontman of the Japanese rock band Yura Yura Teikoku after the band’s breakup.
From the intro’s guitar and percussion, it evokes a Latin flavor, making it a standout track with a sound reminiscent of Latin AOR.
Flying to IstanbulShōno Mayoyo
A Latin version of Mayayo Shono’s signature song “Tonde Istanbul,” originally released in 1978.
It’s included on the album “Cinematique,” which she released in collaboration with the tango-jazz group JACROTANGS, and it’s said that the Latin version is now performed frequently at her live shows.
Rather than feeling like a self-cover, this Latin arrangement is so fresh it sounds like a brand-new song infused with new life—highly recommended.
The original track was already quite exotic, featuring the Greek folk instrument bouzouki, but this new version takes it even further, evolving into a piece brimming with an even stronger sense of foreign allure.
Night BazzarAlfred Beach Sandal
A track by Alfred Beach Sandal that drew attention alongside artists like cero in the 2010s indie scene.
It was initially released only on cassette, later put on CD, and became the title track.
It’s a captivating song that performs Latin music with the distinctive DIY touch characteristic of indie music.
In conclusion
Various artists were releasing songs with a Latin flavor, weren’t they? Among them, Porno Graffitti and Naoto Inti Raymi felt especially strong in Latin influences.
I recommend diving deeper into your favorite artist starting from one song you like!