Recommended Latin Music | Introducing Stylish Masterpieces
Even though we casually lump it all together as Latin music, the genres span a huge range—from Spain, Portugal, Italy, Cuba, and beyond.
When you actually try to dig into Latin music, it’s easy to struggle with where to start, right?
Sooo…!
This time, we’ve picked standout Latin tracks from a variety of countries—Spain, Cuba, Italy, Portugal, and even Chile and Colombia!
Rather than focusing on popularity, we chose based on song craftsmanship and the artists’ skill.
If you’re looking for “high-sense” music with real quality, this is a must-see!
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Recommended Latin Music | Introducing Stylish Masterpieces (21–30)
El ChocloHoracio Salgán
El Choclo, composed by Ángel Villoldo, a pioneer of Argentine tango.
This piece is one of his signature works.
Its impact on today’s Argentine tango is immeasurable—it’s that great a composition.
Pay attention to its dynamic and emotional melody.
Please MeCardi B & Bruno Mars
Bruno Mars and Cardi B’s collaboration “Please Me.” At first listen, it doesn’t feel particularly Latin.
But if you listen closely, you can sense a style often found in Spanish-speaking R&B groups.
It’s a track where you can savor Bruno Mars’s vocal technique.
Recommended for those who like slightly nostalgic R&B.
Propuesta IndecenteRomeo Santos
Propuesta Indecente features an arrangement evocative of Argentine tango that leaves a strong impression.
Romeo Santos is an American artist with a Dominican father and a Puerto Rican mother, so all his releases blend Latin flavors.
It’s a sophisticated track that incorporates the rhythm of Argentine tango without feeling dated.
salsa calienteTito Puente
Salsa Caliente features a cheerful melody that screams “This is salsa!” Its extremely fast tempo alone makes you feel restless just listening to it.
Be careful when playing it while driving—you might get so pumped up that you end up speeding! (lol)
La GolondrinaLos Caballeros
This song actually contains very sorrowful lyrics.
“La Golondrina” was composed by Narciso Serradell Sevilla, a Mexican physician, when he was taken prisoner during the Franco-Mexican War.
Comparing himself to a swallow and yearning for his homeland, the lyrics are truly moving.
In Japan, it’s also aired on television as a children’s song, but the sad elements are removed.
If you take the sadness out of this piece, it becomes a different song, doesn’t it? (laughs)