Do you like Latin Music?

[Cheswick2.0]

Poll question: Do you like Latin Music?

If so, make some suggestions. I love latin dance music but don't own much if any.

on edit: had to put in a so so option for JB

[joeybee12]

1. Had to vote no, since you didn't give a "so-so" option!

[FlashHarry]

2. Hmm. The Carmina Burana kicks ass!

Check it out!

[blondeatlast]

5. But as a DANCE tune???

[Cheswick2.0]

9. Flashman, I love that and have sung some of it

I also love the older latin folk music. I was thinking more in the line of Dance Music.

[Superfly]

3. Aio

Latinitas cantus calcitro hinnus.

(The worst latin you will ever come across)

Who's good these days? I haven't heard of a successful latin artist since Horace or Virgil

[arwalden]

4. Juanes... YES!

[LittleApple81]

6. Thanks for voting for him. I also like him very much. n/t

[Cheswick2.0]

7. very cute latin guy

his music is good too, huh?

[Blue_Chill]

19. Juanes are great.

My girlfriend loves them.

[Tikki]

8. Zucchero...

...but his music isn't really Latin 'Dance' music...even though he has an awesome number called 'baila'.

[Cheswick2.0]

10. I have never heard of that person

thanks for the suggestion

[Cheswick2.0]

11. how about afro-cuban?

I have heard a very few songs and loved it. I really think I have to become the cliche of a middle aged woman and take latin dance classes.

[pmbryant]

12. Love it

I don't have a huge amount, but here are some suggestions:

Arturo Sandoval
Mongo Santomaria
Tito Puente
Willie Colon
Ismael Riviera

:thumbsup:

:party:

--Peter

[Red_Storm]

15. Some more suggestions.................

Ruben Blades - combines intelligent lyrics with hot rhythms
Juan Luis Guerra - same as Ruben
Gilberto Santa Rosa - does it all, dance songs, ballads, GREAT singer
Ray Baretto - a legend....involved in all forms of latin music
Celia Cruz - the QUEEN of latin music....her collaborations with Willie Colon, Ray Baretto and Johnny Pacheco are fantastic but you can't go wrong with any other albums.....

[bif]

21. "Mambo Kings" soundtrack

isn't a bad place to start either. What a great album.

[bif]

13. I like Latin jazz.

Eddie Palmieri, Chucho Valdez, et.al.

[mac56]

14. You mean, like Gregorian chants?!

;-)

[Cheswick2.0]

30. LOL, smart ass!

you must have your smarty pants on today!

:)

[northzax]

16. hell yes

those chanting monks kick ass! and don't get me started on the Messiah Chorus...


oh, you mean modern latin music, not music in Latin. got it.

[BurtWorm]

17. Si si!

Good starters:

The Buena Vista social club

Cachao

Celia Cruz (especially early Celia Cruz, with La Sonora Matancera)

Luaka Bop's collection of classic Cuban dance music, "Dancing with the Enemy."

[Blue_Chill]

18. I went to the MANA concert in northen VA a week ago.

They kick but. My brother-in-law is a on air DJ for 'La Mega', a FM Hispnaic radio station in the DC area. He scored us tickets. Awesome concert, second time I've seen them live.

[libertad]

23. they are very good!

nt

[Beaker]

20. latin music is teriffic...

...for me to POOP ON!

[MaryBear]

22. Tish Hinojosa

sings a nice blend of 'murikan and Latin/TexMex.

[libertad]

24. La Ley

.

[Blue_Chill]

25. Do you have their unplugged CD?

I love it!

[libertad]

27. I don't have it yet, but I'd like to. They are terrific!

nt

[Speck Tater]

26. I don't speak Latin, but I like ancient Greek music :)

[Cheswick2.0]

31. I like Greek food

I love that baklava stuff them grecians make.

[HuckleB]

28. A few recommendations... in and related to the Latin arena.

Aterciopelados
Kinky
Cafe Tacuba
Flaco Jimenez
P18
Dusminguet
Sergeant Garcia
Bebel Gilberto
Pepe and the Bottle Blondes
Plastilina Mosh

Most of these are more modern acts, with many focused on danceable music and rhythms, but combining many traditions. For my money, some of the most exciting and original music is coming out of the latin arena. Unfortunately, much of it does not get play on U.S. Spanish-speaking radio.

[Red_Storm]

29. Alot of good picks so far in between a few idiotic posts........

Here's a link to a really good website for those who are new to latin music and want to explore even for the hardcore fans.....most of the content on the site though is focused on Afro-Cuban Music ( what is known as Salsa ) and Latin Jazz........Worth checking out.....


www.descarga.com

[eauclaireliberal]

32. Hey Cheswick:

Just some suggestions:

My faves are Celia Cruz, Hector Lavoe and Albita.

Celia Cruz was the Diva of Salsa. Sadly, she passed away earlier this year, but she had an incredible voice worth listening to again and again.

Hector Lavoe was kind of like the Spanish Barry Manilow, but with talent. Kind of like a lounge singer, but good nonetheless.

Albita is a bottled-blonde Cuban gal (kind of looks like Annie Lennox)with a voice that is comparable to Celia's. Albita is the latest in Cuban-pop and has a bright career ahead of her.

[HEyHEY]

33. You mean like Ricky Martin!?

Just kiddin...love it ever since a gorgeous little fireball from Mexico first did the Mambo with me.