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Music of Passion: A Roundup of Artists Representing Latin Music

When you hear “Latin music,” what kind of music comes to mind?

As the term suggests, Latin music was born in Central and South America, and it encompasses many subgenres rooted in places like Cuba, the Caribbean, and Brazil.

So even though we call it all “Latin,” the styles are quite diverse.

In fact, there are many hit songs—not only in Western music but also in Japanese pop—that incorporate Latin elements, and Latin music artists enjoy worldwide popularity.

This article introduces artists who represent Latin music.

You might even discover, “Wait, this artist is Latin?”

Be sure to check it out!

Playlist

Music of Passion: A Roundup of Artists Representing Latin Music
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1Amor ProhibidoSelena Gomez
Amor ProhibidoSelena Gomezplay_arrow
Selena, an icon of the Tejano music scene...
2Bailando (ft. Descemer Bueno, Gente De Zona)Enrique Iglesias
Bailando (ft. Descemer Bueno, Gente De Zona)Enrique Iglesiasplay_arrow
Enrique, known by the nickname “The King of Latin Pop”…
3Despacito (ft. Daddy Yankee)Luis Fonsi
Despacito (ft. Daddy Yankee)Luis Fonsiplay_arrow
Luis, a talented singer from Puerto Rico…
4Con los Años Que Me QuedanGloria Estefan
Con los Años Que Me QuedanGloria Estefanplay_arrow
Gloria E…, born in Cuba and raised in Miami
5Tusa (with Nicki Minaj)KAROL G
Tusa (with Nicki Minaj)KAROL Gplay_arrow
A star of the Latin music scene from Colombia, C...
6DuraDaddy Yankee
DuraDaddy Yankeeplay_arrow
Dade…, known as a pioneer in the reggaeton scene,
7ChantajeShakira
ChantajeShakiraplay_arrow
A Latin pop superstar born in Colombia…
8Propuesta IndecenteRomeo Santos
Propuesta IndecenteRomeo Santosplay_arrow
An artist who represents the modern evolution of bachata…
9Ay VamosJ Balvin
Ay VamosJ Balvinplay_arrow
Colombian reggaeton singer J Bal…
10Cama y MesaRoberto Carlos
Cama y MesaRoberto Carlosplay_arrow
A singer-songwriter who represents Brazil…
11Ahora te puedes marcharLuis Miguel
Ahora te puedes marcharLuis Miguelplay_arrow
Lu..., who is also praised as the “Sun” of Latin pop...
12Livin’ La Vida LocaRicky Martin
Livin' La Vida LocaRicky Martinplay_arrow
A global icon of Latin pop music…
13Me olvidé de vivirJulio Iglesias
Me olvidé de vivirJulio Iglesiasplay_arrow
The global superstar born in Spain, F...
14Por Tu Maldito AmorVicente Fernandez
Por Tu Maldito AmorVicente Fernandezplay_arrow
Vicente Fernández, known as the “King of Ranchera Music,” ...
15Así FueJuan Gabriel
Así FueJuan Gabrielplay_arrow
A legendary singer-songwriter who represents Mexico…
16Mambo NegroPeresu Puraado gakudan
Mambo NegroPeresu Puraado gakudanplay_arrow
A blend of traditional Cuban rhythms and American bi...
17Market MamboPeresu Puraado gakudan
Market MamboPeresu Puraado gakudanplay_arrow
Led by Pérez Prado from Cuba...
18Mambo A La KentonPaquito D’Rivera
Mambo A La KentonPaquito D'Riveraplay_arrow
A powerful brass section and lively percussion…
19Bumblebee MamboPeresu Puraado gakudan
Bumblebee MamboPeresu Puraado gakudanplay_arrow
The classic piece of classical music, “Emperor Sultan”…
20Crazy About MamboPeresu Puraado gakudan
Crazy About MamboPeresu Puraado gakudanplay_arrow
A powerful brass section and a dynamic rhythm...
21Mambo on SaxPeresu Puraado gakudan
Mambo on SaxPeresu Puraado gakudanplay_arrow
A powerful brass section and lively percussion…
22PianoloOrquesta San Vincente De Tito Flores
PianoloOrquesta San Vincente De Tito Floresplay_arrow
The orchestra San..., which represents El Salvador...
23Mambo TaxiSly & Robbie
Mambo TaxiSly & Robbieplay_arrow
Jamaica’s music heavyweights Sly & Rob…
24CHERRY PINK AND APPLE BLOSSOM WHITEPeresu Puraado gakudan
CHERRY PINK AND APPLE BLOSSOM WHITEPeresu Puraado gakudanplay_arrow
With the light resonance of a trumpet and a passionate man...
25Mambo de ParisPeresu Puraado gakudan
Mambo de ParisPeresu Puraado gakudanplay_arrow
Dama..., who led the mambo boom of the 1950s...
26Silbando MamboPeresu Puraado gakudan
Silbando MamboPeresu Puraado gakudanplay_arrow
A song that represents the golden age of mambo, with whistling...
27La PalomaPeresu Puraado gakudan
La PalomaPeresu Puraado gakudanplay_arrow
A Spanish habanera-style melody, brought out through Cuban…
28Black Horse MamboPeresu Puraado gakudan
Black Horse MamboPeresu Puraado gakudanplay_arrow
A Cuban classic packed with the charm of mambo music…
29ROMEOAnitta
ROMEOAnittaplay_arrow
A reggaeton track based on a Shakespeare work, passionate