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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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1Bailando (ft. Descemer Bueno, Gente De Zona)Enrique Iglesias
Bailando (ft. Descemer Bueno, Gente De Zona)Enrique Iglesiasplay_arrow
Enrique Iglesias is the king of Latin pop and has numerous hit songs.
2Amor ProhibidoSelena Gomez
Amor ProhibidoSelena Gomezplay_arrow
Selena is a major icon of Tejano music.
3Tusa (with Nicki Minaj)KAROL G
Tusa (with Nicki Minaj)KAROL Gplay_arrow
Karol G is an international Latin music star from Colombia.
4DuraDaddy Yankee
DuraDaddy Yankeeplay_arrow
Daddy Yankee: A megastar of reggaeton
5Despacito (ft. Daddy Yankee)Luis Fonsi
Despacito (ft. Daddy Yankee)Luis Fonsiplay_arrow
Luis Fonsi is a talented singer from Puerto Rico.
6Ahora te puedes marcharLuis Miguel
Ahora te puedes marcharLuis Miguelplay_arrow
Luis Miguel is a major star of Latin pop.
7Propuesta IndecenteRomeo Santos
Propuesta IndecenteRomeo Santosplay_arrow
Romeo Santos innovated bachata and expanded it internationally
8Con los Años Que Me QuedanGloria Estefan
Con los Años Que Me QuedanGloria Estefanplay_arrow
Gloria Estefan, a global hit in Latin pop
9Livin’ La Vida LocaRicky Martin
Livin' La Vida LocaRicky Martinplay_arrow
Ricky Martin’s Music Career and Global Success
10ChantajeShakira
ChantajeShakiraplay_arrow
Shakira is a global Latin pop star
11Ay VamosJ Balvin
Ay VamosJ Balvinplay_arrow
Success story of a reggaeton singer from Colombia
12Cama y MesaRoberto Carlos
Cama y MesaRoberto Carlosplay_arrow
Roberto Carlos, a giant of Brazilian music
13Me olvidé de vivirJulio Iglesias
Me olvidé de vivirJulio Iglesiasplay_arrow
Julio Iglesias’s illustrious music career
14Así FueJuan Gabriel
Así FueJuan Gabrielplay_arrow
The musical life of Mexico’s legendary singer, Juan Gabriel
15Por Tu Maldito AmorVicente Fernandez
Por Tu Maldito AmorVicente Fernandezplay_arrow
Vicente Fernández, the King of Ranchera Music
16PianoloOrquesta San Vincente De Tito Flores
PianoloOrquesta San Vincente De Tito Floresplay_arrow
Mambo Masterpiece Performance in El Salvador
17Mambo A La KentonPaquito D’Rivera
Mambo A La KentonPaquito D'Riveraplay_arrow
A fusion piece of Latin music and jazz
18Mambo TaxiSly & Robbie
Mambo TaxiSly & Robbieplay_arrow
Sly & Robbie’s Latin jazz reggae fusion track
19CHERRY PINK AND APPLE BLOSSOM WHITEPeresu Puraado gakudan
CHERRY PINK AND APPLE BLOSSOM WHITEPeresu Puraado gakudanplay_arrow
Introduction to a masterpiece that fuses trumpet and mambo
20Mambo de ParisPeresu Puraado gakudan
Mambo de ParisPeresu Puraado gakudanplay_arrow
A Cuban big band fuses mambo and jazz
21Silbando MamboPeresu Puraado gakudan
Silbando MamboPeresu Puraado gakudanplay_arrow
Representative mambo songs by Pérez Prado
22Bumblebee MamboPeresu Puraado gakudan
Bumblebee MamboPeresu Puraado gakudanplay_arrow
A fusion of classical and Latin, Prado’s masterpiece
23Crazy About MamboPeresu Puraado gakudan
Crazy About MamboPeresu Puraado gakudanplay_arrow
A representative Latin mambo work by Pérez Prado and his orchestra
24Mambo on SaxPeresu Puraado gakudan
Mambo on SaxPeresu Puraado gakudanplay_arrow
Latin jazz masterpieces by the Pérez Prado Orchestra
25Mambo NegroPeresu Puraado gakudan
Mambo NegroPeresu Puraado gakudanplay_arrow
The dynamic sound of the King of Mambo
26La PalomaPeresu Puraado gakudan
La PalomaPeresu Puraado gakudanplay_arrow
Mambo masterpiece by Pérez Prado
27Market MamboPeresu Puraado gakudan
Market MamboPeresu Puraado gakudanplay_arrow
A mambo piece by Pérez Prado. A lavish arrangement with brass and saxophones.
28Black Horse MamboPeresu Puraado gakudan
Black Horse MamboPeresu Puraado gakudanplay_arrow
Perez Prado's famous mambo
29ROMEOAnitta
ROMEOAnittaplay_arrow
A reggaeton track based on a Shakespeare work, passionate