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Latin music has grown from the underground to mainstream. Millions of fans have turned to the Latin beats and Salsa flavors of Celia Cruz and Santana. This list is as eclectic as things get, with the common denominator being that all the artists possess some Latin lyrics.

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Tito Puente, The Best Of

ALBUM: The Best Of Tito Puente »

ARTIST: Tito Puente

WHY?: Classic and timeless musical genius.

BEST SONG: "Cuban Nightmare"



9
Selena, All My Hits, Todos Mis Exitos

ALBUM: All My Hits, Todos Mis Exitos »

ARTIST: Selena

WHY?: Beautiful music and a soft, supple voice.

BEST SONG: "Amor Prohibido"




8
Buena Vista Social Club, Buena Vista Social Club

ALBUM: Buena Vista Social Club »

ARTIST: Buena Vista Social Club

WHY?: Eclectic enough to fall in various categories.

BEST SONG: "El Cuarto de Tula"



7
Celia Cruz, Siempre Vivire

ALBUM: Siempre Vivire »

ARTIST: Celia Cruz

WHY?: It's a masterpiece.

BEST SONG: "La Pachange"



6
Shakira, Pies Descalzos

ALBUM: Pies Descalzos »

ARTIST: Shakira

WHY?: Some of the best Latin music released in recent years.

BEST SONG: "Estoy Aqui"




5
Gloria Estefan, Greatest Hits

ALBUM: Greatest Hits »

ARTIST: Gloria Estefan

WHY?: This diva's influence will be felt for decades to come.

BEST SONG: "Rhythm is Going to Get to You"



4
Gipsy Kings, Volare Very Best Of The Gipsy Kings

ALBUM: Volare Very Best Of The Gipsy »

ARTIST: Gipsy Kings

WHY?: Beautiful Latin music.

BEST SONG: "Djobi Djoba", "Bamboleo"



3
Julio Iglesias, My Life, The Greatest Hits

ALBUM: My Life, The Greatest Hits »

ARTIST: Julio Iglesias

WHY?: When most of the players on this list were in diapers, the Don was belting out his tunes.

BEST SONG: "To All the Girls I've Loved Before"




2
Andrea Bocelli, Romanza

ALBUM: Romanza »

ARTIST: Andrea Bocelli

WHY?: Move over Stevie, you got competition.

BEST SONG: "Con Te Partiro"



1
Santana, Abraxas

ALBUM: Abraxas »

ARTIST: Santana

WHY?: Before the man sold 20 million copies of Supernatural, many considered him a legend with his earlier works.

BEST SONG: "Se a Cabo", "Oye Como Va", "Black Magic Woman"



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