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Classic salsa songs. Recommended popular tracks.

Salsa is a music genre known in Japan as one of the mainstays of the dance scene.

I think it’s a genre everyone has heard at least once.

However, surprisingly few people have seriously listened to salsa as music.

This time, we’ve picked out some classic salsa tracks.

We’ve selected not only older songs but also relatively new tracks from the 2010s.

If you’d like to experience the history and charm of salsa, please relax and enjoy until the very end.

Salsa Classics: Recommended Popular Songs (21–30)

El Rey De La PuntualidadFania All-Stars

Hector Lavoe ft Fania All Stars – El Rey De La Puntualidad
El Rey De La PuntualidadFania All-Stars

This is one of the tracks recorded by the hugely popular salsa band, the Fania All-Stars.

Listening to their poppy, lighthearted music and vocals—something only the Fania All-Stars could pull off—feels like it could instantly lift any gloomy mood.

Si ya no estásN’klabe

Si ya no estás is one of N’Klabe’s classic songs.

Along with its slightly up-tempo melodic line, the members’ beautiful harmonies produce an excellent acoustic effect.

It’s outstanding both as dance music and as something to listen to while working.

Salsa masterpieces. Recommended popular songs (31–40)

Bang BangJoe Cuba

This is live footage of Joe Cuba, one of the representative artists of salsa music.

While the salsa genre doesn’t have the sharp intensity of rock or metal bands, it has the effect of guiding listeners into a calm and cheerful mood.

Qué Habría Sido De MíVíctor Manuelle

Víctor Manuelle – Qué Habría Sido De Mí
Qué Habría Sido De MíVíctor Manuelle

This is salsa music by Víctor Manuelle, a rising star who once took the world by storm.

Alongside a solid, steady melodic line powered by all the indispensable instruments of salsa, Víctor Manuelle’s wistful and emotive vocals will lift your spirits.

EscarchaHector Lavoe

This is a work that shines with passionate, up-tempo salsa music led by Hector Lavoe.

The music and vocals express the rich, South American atmosphere, giving it a highly fulfilling character.

Among salsa pieces, it has a fairly calm vibe, making it a good choice when you want to enjoy something steady and grounded.

hoy quiero confesarJosé Alberto

hoy quiero confesar – jose alberto el canario
hoy quiero confesarJosé Alberto

It’s a classic song by José Alberto, a quintessential figure in Latin music.

Beneath its bright, light-footed tempo lies a dashing emotionality, and José Alberto brings the bittersweet, passionate lyrics to life with his voice.

You could call it a definitive, textbook example that captures the essence of salsa.

ObsesionadoWilly Rivera

This is a signature work from Willy Rivera’s younger days.

You can clearly feel the youthfulness and power in his vocals, and the melody line, driven by an upbeat rhythm, fits his captivating voice perfectly.