Latin music recommendations?

[Tinijocaro]

I only know Ricky Martin and Gloria Estefan, and love the style. I'm looking for names of Latin pop singers who maybe aren't popular here in the US but are hits at home. Any suggestions?

Jackie

 

[helenabear]

Some mainstream that you will find pretty much everywhere

Marc Anthony (Spanish is better than English... salsa style)
Shakira
Enrique Iglesias
Thalia
Veronica Cruz
Celiea Cruz
Santana
Olga Tanon

I also like DLG which is salsa-reggae.
Proyecto Uno (merengue)
Wilfredo Vargas (merengue)

That's all that comes to mind off the top of my head

 

[Tinijocaro]

Thank you very much!

Jackie

 

[helenabear]

Glad to help! I admit I don't listen to much Tejano which is also big with others. I never got into it, save one person (Selena). If I think of anyone else I listen to, I'll let you know

 

[WebmasterMaryJo]

You might also try Luis Miguel -- he's not pop - but has some beautiful songs.

 

[PixieDust32]

LUIS MIGUEL so romantic.

Enrique Iglesias

Cristian Castro

La quinta Estacion

Julieta Venegas

Reily

Paulina Rubio

Thalia

JUANES, I love his music, he took 7 latin grammy awards last year, he is Colombian like Shakira.

All the above are soft pop latin music, you'll love it.

My favorite is Luis Miguel and Juanes.

Also Chayanne, his music is romantic and pop, he dance like a pro.

Celia Cruz, Marc Anthony, Olga Tanon, Elvis Crespo, India, for Salsa and merenge.

 

[RitaZ.]

Elvis Crespo
Emmanuel
Tito Puente
Beni More

 

[Monte Cristo]

If you want something from the Dominican Republic, check out Ruuby Perez or Los Toros. Ruuby Perez especially is very good.

 

[oogieboogie]

If you want something from Europe: Gipsy Kings - my very favorite band of all.

 

[RitaZ.]

Two more: Los del Rio and Rocio Jurado, I've always liked her.

 

[PixieDust32]

Mmm I love the Gypsy Kings.

Bamboleo, bamboleo!

 

[PixieDust32]

Here is another one: Los del Rio.

I haven't hear from them since....

Dale a tu cuerpo alegria Macarena, que tu cuerpo es pa darle alegria y cosa buena, ehhh Macarena!!

 

[PixieDust32]

Ahhh also DAVID BISBAL.

He's from Spain also.

 

[PixieDust32]

LAURA PAUSINI, I love he music, she's Italian but sings in Spanish.

 

[RitaZ.]

I haven't hear from them since....

Dale a tu cuerpo alegria Macarena, que tu cuerpo es pa darle alegria y cosa buena, ehhh Macarena!!

I know. One-hit wonder?

 

[PixieDust32]

Luis Fonsi

Alejandro Fernandez

Obie Bermudez

 

[PixieDust32]

Now Tropical I like

El Gran combo
Juan Luis guerra
Olga tanon
Monchy y Alejandra
Gilberto Santa Rosa
Carlos Vives
Among Others.