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.
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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.
Que Hay De MaloJerry Rivera
This is a work that showcases Jerry Rivera’s beautifully masculine vocal quality.
Even among salsa music, known for its rhythmic style, this piece has a very pleasant tempo, so it would be perfect for use as dance music and is sure to bring the excitement to a peak.
GitanaWillie Colón
It’s a famous song by Willie Colón with over 7 million plays.
For salsa music, the contrast is striking between the somewhat low, composed verses and the overwhelmingly energetic chorus, powerfully stirring the listener’s emotions.
It’s a wonderful work brimming with dandy charm.
AcidRay Barretto
I’m introducing the classic track Acid by Ray Barretto.
It starts with a sparse arrangement that creates an exotic atmosphere, and as it progresses toward the latter half, the number of sounds increases.
Give it a listen when you’re in the mood for a stable, laid-back salsa.
QuimbaraCelia Cruz
Celia Cruz’s feminine, beautiful voice further elevates the passionate salsa music.
The lyrics blend lightness with poignancy, and it’s best enjoyed by savoring her vocals while riding the excitement.
The audio quality is cleanly recorded, making for a stable, reliable video.