Latin American (Reference)

Spanish-language music from North and South America.

The reference list includes records that have been obtained and/or rated (in blue) as well as many other records that have been recommended from various sources.

Claudia Acuña

• Luna [2004, MaxJazz], C+

Afro-Cuban All Stars

• A Toda Cuba Le Gusta [1996, World Circuit/Nonesuch], B+(***)
• Distinto Diferente [1999, World Circuit]
• Step Forward: The Next Generation [2005, Globe Star]

Francisco Aguabella (1925– )

• Agua de Cuba [1999, Cubop]

José "El Canario" Alberto (1958– )

• On Time [1996, Sony]
• Back to the Mambo: Tribute to Machito [1997, RMM]
• Herido [1999, Ryko Latino]
• Differente [2001, Universal]

Adalberto Alvarez

• Adalberto Alvarez y Su Son [1993, Sony International]

Alex Alvear

• Equatorial [2006, Colorado], B+(***)

Los Amigos Invisibles

• Arepa 3000: A Venezuelan Journey into Space [2000, Luaka Bop]

Angá

• Echu Mingua [2006, World Circuit/Nonesuch], B

Ansanm'

• Ansanm' [1998, Declic]

Marc Anthony

• Todo a Su Tiempo [1995, Soho Latino]
• Contra la Corriente [1997, RMM]

Antonio Arcaño (1911–91)

• Danzón Mambo 1944–1951 [1944–51, Tumbao]

Alfredo "Chocolate" Armenteros

• Chocolate Dice [1992, SAR]

Desi Arnaz (1917–86)

• The Best of Desi Arnaz: The Mambo King [(1996), RCA]
• Babalu [(1996), RCA]
• Cuban Originals [(1999), RCA]

Joe Arroyo

• Fuego [1993, Sonotone]
• 30 Pegaditas de Oro [(1997), Discos Fuentes]
• La Noche [1999, World Music Network/Riverboat], A–
• Super Fiesta con Joe Arroyo [2001, Discos Fuentes], U

Los Aterciopelados [1994– ]

• La Pipa de la Paz [1997, RCA]
• Gozo Poderoso [2001, BMG Latino], B
• Evolución: 17 Grandes Exitos [(2002), BMG]

Federico Aubele

• Gran Hotel Buenos Aires [2003, Eighteenth Street Lounge Music], B+

Susana Baca

• Susana Baca [1997, Warner Brothers]
• Eco de Sombras / Echo of Shadows [2000, Virgin], B+

Don Barreto

• Don Baretto, Vol. 1 [1932–35, Harlequin]

The Barrio Boyzz

• How We Roll [1995, SBK/EMI]
• 12 Super Exitos [(1997), EMI]

Batacumbele [1981– ]

• In Concert Live at the University of Puerto Rico [1988, Montuno]

Mario Bauzá (1911–93)

• Tanga [1992, Messidor]
• 944 Columbus [1993, Messidor]

Graciela Beltrán

• 16 Exitos [(1990), CEMA]

Ruben Blades (1948– )

• Buscando America [1984, Elektra], B+
• Escensas [1985, Elektra], B
• Tiempos [1999, Sony International]

Bloque

• Bloque [1998, Warner Brothers], B

Jimmy Bosch (1962– )

• Soneando Trombon [1998, Rykolatino]
• Salsa Dura [1999, Rykolatino]

Buena Vista Social Club [1997– ]

• Buena Vista Social Club [1997, World Circuit], A–
• At Carnegie Hall [2008, Nonesuch, 2 CD], U

Los Bukis [1975– ]

• Falso Amor [1975, Fonovisa]
• Me Volvi a Acordarme de Ti [1991, Laser]
• Quiereme [1992, Fonovisa]

Cachao (1918– )

• Descargas: The Havana Sessions [1957–61, Yemaya, 2 CD], A–
• Dos [1976, Salsoul], B+
• Master Sessions Volume 1 [1993, Crescent Moon/Epic], A–
• Master Sessions Volume 2 [1993, Crescent Moon/Epic], A
• Descargas Cubanas [(1994), Panart], U
• Descarga Cubana [(2000), International Music]

Café Tacuba [1992– ]

• Avalancha de Exitos [1996, WEA Latina], B
• Reves / Yosoy [1999, Warner Brothers, 2 CD]
• Cuatro Caminos [2003, MCA], B

Los Caifanes [1990– ]

• El Diablito [1990, BMG]
• Historia [(1997), RCA International]

Los Camperos de Valles

• The Muse [1995, Corason]

Caña Brava [1992– ]

Angel Canales

• Sabor con Angel Canales [1975, Fania/Emusica]

Canario y Sus Peleneros

• Canario y Sus Pleneros: Plenas [Ansonia]

Vinicius Cantuária

• Tucuma [1999, Polygram]

Chango Spasiuk

• Tarefero de Mis Pagos [2005, Piranha]

Jose Miguel Class

• Gallito de Manati [Ansonia]

Colombiafrica — The Mythic Orchestra

• Voodoo Love Inna Champeta Land [2007, Riverboat], A–

Edwin Colon Zayas

• ¡Bien Jibaro! Country Music of Puerto Rico [1994, Rounder], B+

Willie Colón (1950– )

• El Malo [1968, Fania]
• The Good, the Bad, the Ugly [1975, Fania]
• The Big Break [1976, Fania]
• Metiendo Mano [1977, Fania]
• w/Ruben Blades: Siembra [1978, Fania]
• Solo [1980, Fania]
• Altos Secretos [1989, Fania]
• Super Exitos [(1992), Fania]
• Salsa's Bad Boy [(1993), Charly]
• Singers of the Cibao [1994, Vaya]

César Concepción (1909–74)

• Plenas Favoritas [Ansonia]

José Conde

• (R)evolucion [2006, Mr. Bongo], B+(*)

Conjunto Casino

• Rumba Quimbumba 1941–1946 [1941–46, Tumbao]
• Mañana Vendras [1941–48, Musica Latina]

Conjunto Kubavana

• Rumba en el Patio [1944–47, Tumbao], A–

Contemporary America

• Another Center [2007, Adventure Music], B+(*)

Control Machete

• Artilleria Pesada Presenta [1999, Polygram]

Jack Costanzo (1922– )

• Scorching the Skins [2002, Cubop]

Elvis Crespo

• Suavemente [1998, Sony]

Cristian (1974– )

• Mis Mejores Momentos: Para Coleccionistas [1997, Universal]

Celia Cruz (1924–2003)

• w/La Sonora Matancera: La Guarachera de Cuba [1950–53, Tumbao], B+(***)
• Mi Diario Musical [1950–61, Polydor], B+(**)
• The Best [(1991), Sony/Globo], B+
• 30 Exitos: Reynas de la Musica Tropical [(1996), Sony]
• 100% Azucar: The Best of Celia Cruz and Sonora Matancera [(1997), Rhino]
• Exitos Eternos [1994–2001, Universal Latino], B–
• Regalo del Alma [2003, Sony International]

Cuarteto Patria

• w/Manu Dibango: CubAfrica [1998, Celluloid]

Julio Cueva (1897–1975)

• La Butuba Cubana [1943–45, Tumbao], B+(***)
• Desintegrando [1944–47, Tumbao], A–

Joe Cuba (1931– )

• To Be with You [1962, Seeco]
• El Raton [1963, Tico]
• We Must Be Doing Something Right [1965, Tico]
• The Best of Joe Cuba [(1970), Tico]

Cubanismo [1996– ]

• Jesus Alemany's ¡Cubanismo! [1996, Hannibal]
• Reencarnacion [1998, Hannibal]
• Mardi Gras Mambo [2000, Hannibal]

Tony de la Rosa (1931– )

• Así Se Baila en Tejas [1991, Rounder], B+

Oscar d'Leon

• La Formula Original [1999, RMM]

Los Dos Reales

• Serie Platino [(1998), RCA]

Emmanuel

• Coleccion Original [(1998), RCA]

Pete Escovedo (1935– )

• Yesterday's Memories, Tomorrow's Dreams [1985, Crossover]

Gloria Estefan (1957– )

• Let It Loose [1987, Epic], B+
• Greatest Hits [(1992), Epic], B+
• The Essential Gloria Estefan [1984–2003, Epic/Legacy, 2 CD], B

Candido Fabré

• Poquito a Poco [1999, Candela]

Los Fabulosos Cadillacs [1992– ]

• El Leon [1992, Discos CBS]
• Fabulosos Calaveras [1997, BMG]
• 20 Grandes Exitos [(1998), Sony]

Fania All Stars [1968– ]

• Salsa [1975, Island]
• Fania All-Stars [1975, Island]
• Live at Yankee Stadium, Volumes 1–2 [1976, Charly]
• Viva la Charanga [1986, Sterns]
• Latin, Soul & Jazz [(1993), Charly]
• Fania All-Stars With Celia Cruz [(1997), Sony]
• Fania All-Stars With Willie Colon and Ruben Blades [(1997), Sony]

Cheo Feliciano (1935– )

• Pura Salsa [(2006), Universal Music Latino]

José Feliciano (1945– )

• Light My Fire: The Very Best of José Feliciano [1967–74, RCA/Legacy], C+

Alejandro Fernandez

• Grandes Exitos a la Manera de Alejandro Fernandez [(1994), Sony]
• Me Estoy Enamorando [1997, Sony]

Vicente Fernández (1940– )

• Hoy Platique con Mi Gallo [1986, Sony Discos]
• Lo Mejor de la Baraj [1988, Sony]
• Tesoros Musicales [1988, Discos CBS]
• Por Tu Maldito Amor [1989, Sony Discos]
• El Hijo del Pueblo [1990, Sony]
• Palabra de Rey [1990, Sony]
• Los 15 Grandes Exitos [(1990), Discos CBS]
• 15 Grandes con el Numero 1 [(1990), Sony]
• 15 Nuevos Exitos con el Idolo de Mexico [(1990), Sony]
• Recordando a los Panchos [1994, Sony Discos]
• Vicente Fernandez [1994, Sony]
• Vicente Fernández y Sus Corridos Consentidos [2005, Sony Discos], B–
• Canciones de Sus Pelicula [Sony]
• Dos Gigantes de la C [Sony]
• 16 Exitos, Vol. 2 [Sony Discos]

Ibrahim Ferrer (1927–2005)

• Buena Vista Social Club Presents Ibrahim Ferrer [1999, Elektra/Nonesuch], B+
• Buenos Hermanos [2003, Nonesuch]
• Mi Sueño [1998–2005, World Circuit/Nonesuch], B+(**)

Flor de Caña

• Muevete! (Move It!) [1988, Flying Fish]

Frank Emilio Flynn (1921–2001)

• A Tiempo de Danzon [1998, Milan Latino]

Juan-Carlos Formell

• Songs from a Little Blue House [1999, RCA]

Fruko

• Todos Bailan Salsa [1999, Riverboat]

Juan Gabriel (1950– )

• 15 Anos Baladas Exitos [(1987), RCA]
• 14 Exitos Originales: Para Ti [(1988), BMG]
• Gracias por Esperar [1994, BMG Latin]

Tito Gomez

• La Herencia [(2007), Fania/Emusica]

Marco Granados

• Music of Venezuela [2008, Soundbrush], U

Grupo Fantasma

• Sonidos Gold [(2008), High Wire Music], U

Los Guanches

• The Corpse Went Dancing Rumba [1996, Corason]

Juan Luis Guerra

• Bachata Rosa [1990, Karen]
• Fogaraté [1994, Karen], A–
• Ni Es Lo Mismo Ni Es Igual [1998, Karen], B+

Julio Gutierrez

• Cuban Jam Session, Vol. 1 [Panart]
• Progessive Latin [Gema]

Sexteto y Septeto Habanero

• Las Raíces del Son: Grabaciones Completas 1925–1931 [1925–31, Tumbao, 4 CD], A–

Larry Harlow (1939– )

• The Best of Orchestra Harlow and Ismael Miranda [(1976), Fania]
• My Time Is Now [1991, Ache]

Hombres G

• Los Singles 1984–1993 [1984–93, WEA International]

Enrique Iglesias

• Enrique [1999, Interscope]

La India

• Sobre el Fuego [1997, RMM]

Pedro Infante

• 30 Exitos, Vol. 2 [(1996), Sony]
• Historia Musical [(1998), Musart]

Inti Illimani [1979– ]

• Imaginacion [1984, Redwood]
• Hacia la Libertad / Nueva Cancion Chilena [(1995), Alex]
• The Best of Inti-Illimani [(2000), Xenophile]

Jaguares [1996– ]

• Bajo el Azul de Tu Misterio [1999, RCA International, 2 CD]

Los Jardineros

• The Best of Los Jardineros [1929–32, Shanachie], B+(**)

Raúl Jaurena

• Te Amo Tango [2005, Soundbrush], B+(**)

Flaco Jimenez (1939– )

• Flaco's First [1955–56, Arhoolie]
• Un Mojado sin Licencia [1955–67, Arhoolie]
• El Sonido de San Antonio [1980, Arhoolie], U
• Entre Humo y Botellas [1989, Rounder], U
• San Antonio Soul [1991, Rounder], B+
• The Best of Flaco Jimenez [(1999), Arhoolie]

Generoso Jimenez

• El Trombon Majadero [1997, Bembe], B+

Jose Alfredo Jiminez (1926–73)

• Las 100 Clásicas, Vol. 1 [1961–72, BMG, 2 CD], B+

Carlo Jones

• Carlo Jones and the Surinam Kaseko Troubadours [1995, MW]

Steve Jordan

• The Return of El Parche [1976–84, Rounder], B+
• The Many Sounds of Esteban "Steve" Jordan [(1985), Arhoolie]

Los Jubilados

• Cero Faranduleros [2000, Corason]

Gaby Kerpel

• Carnabailito [2003, Nonesuch], B+

Totó La Momposina

• Pacantó [1999, Nuevos Medios]

Lara and Reyes

• Navidad [2000, Higher Octave]
• World Jazz [2000, Higher Octave]

Hector Lavoe (1946– )

• Strikes Back [Fania]

Lebrón Brothers [1967– ]

• Salsa y Control [1970, Cotique]
• Picadillo a la Criolla [1971, Cotique]
• En la Union Esta la Fuerza [1972, Cotique]
• Criollo [1982, Fania/Emusica]

Ricardo Lemvo and Makina Loca

• Tata Masamba [1996, Mopiata Music], B+
• Mambo Yo Yo [1998, Putumayo]
• Sao Salvador [2000, Putumayo]

Lissette

• 20 Exitos de Oro Romantico [(1996), Polygram]

Joe Loco (1921–88)

• Loco Motion [1960, Fantasy]

Orlando Cachaito Lopez (1933– )

• Cachaito [2001, World Circuit/Nonesuch], A

Los de Abajo [1998– ]

• Cybertropic Chilango Power [2002, Luaka Bop]
• LDA V The Lunatics [2006, Real World], A–

Los del Rio

• A Mi Me Gusta [1994, BMG]
• Macarena Non Stop [1996, Ariola]

La Mafia

• Nuestras Mejores Canciones: 17 Super Exitos [(1993), Capitol]
• Vida [1995, Sony Discos]
• Exitos en Vivo [(1995), Sony]
• Un Millon de Rosas [1996, Sony Discos]
• 14 Super Exitos [(1997), EMI]
• Hits de Collecion, Vol. 1 [(1998), Sony]

Maná

• En Vivo [1995, WEA Latina]
• Suenos Liquidos [1997, WEA Latina]

José Mangual, Jr.

• 40 Años de Exitos: Complete Su Coleccion [(2007), Velvet, 2 CD]

Mariachi Reyes del Aserradero

• Songs From Jalisco [1994, Corason]

María Márquez

• Nature's Princess / Princesa de la Naturaleza [2003, Adventure Music], B

Ricky Martin (1971– )

• A Medio Vivir [1995, Sony]

Miguel Matamoros

• w/Beny Moré: Conjunto Matamoros With Beny Moré [1945–47, Tumbao], A–
• La Epoca de Oro de Miguel Matamoros [(1992), RCA]

Bobby Matos (1941– )

• Footprints [1996, Cubop]
• w/John Santos: Mambo Jazz [2000, Cubop]

Mazz [1978– ]

• Live!!! Una Noche Juntos [1992, EMI Latin]
• Mazz Romanticos Que Nunca [1993, EMI Latin]
• Nuestras Mejores Canciones: 17 Super Exitos [(1993), EMI Latin]
• Solo Para Ti [1995, EMI Latin]
• 14 Super Exitos [(1997), EMI]
• La Continuacion (Number 16 Part 2) [EMI Latin]

Lydia Mendoza

• Mal Hombre and Other Original Hits from the 1930s [(1992), Arhoolie]
• First Queen of Tejano Music [1950–64, Arhoolie]

Pablo Menéndez

• Havana Blues Mambo [2005, Zoho], B

Lisandro Meza

• Grandes Exitos, Vol. 1 [(1994), Vedisco]
• Pa'l Mundo [1996, Faisan]
• El Goool [TTH]
• 15 Exitos [Discos Fuentes]

Luis Miguel

• 14 Grandes Exitos [(1989), Capitol]
• Segundo Romance [1994, Latina]
• El Concierto [1995, WEA Latina]
• 15 Hits: Pistas Favoritas [(1995), Spartacus]

Manuel "El Guajiro" Mirabal

• Buena Vista Social Club Presents: Manuel Guajiro Mirabal [2004, World Circuit/Nonesuch]

Juana Molina

• Segundo [2000, Domino]
• Tres Cosas [2004, Domino]

Andy Montanez

• Mejor Acompando que Nunca [(1999), Polygram]

Noro Morales (1911–64)

• Rhumbas and Mambos 1948–1951 [1948–51, Tumbao]

Benny Moré (1919–63)

• w/Pérez Prado: Mambos by Benny Moré: El Barbaro del Ritmo [1948–50, Tumbao], A
• Mata Siguaraya [1949–51, RCA]
• Magia Antillana [1949–53, RCA]
• Y Hoy Como Ayer [1953–58, RCA]
• Cuban Originals [1949–58, RCA]
• La Colección Cubana [1953–59, Music Club], A–
• El Legendario Ídolo del Pueblo Cubano: Grabaciones Completas 1953–1960 [1953–60, Tumbao, 4 CD], A–
• The Most from Benny Moré [(1976), RCA]
• Voz y Obra: The Voice and Work of Benny Moré [(1996), Milan]

Los Muñequitos de Matanzas

• Congo Yambumba [1994, Qbadisc]
• Vacunao [1995, Qbadisc]
• Cantar Maravilloso [Globestyle]
• Guaguanco / Yambu / Columbia [Vitral]
• Los Muñequitos de Matanzas [Vitral]

Septeto Nacional de Ignacio Piñeiro [1927– ]

• Sexteto Nacional: Cubaneo [1927–28, Tumbao], A–
• Ignacio Piñeiro and His Septeto Nacional [1928–30, Tumbao], A
• Mas Cuba Libres [1999, Network]
• Sones Cubanos [Seeco]

NG La Banda

• The Best of NG La Banda [2000, Hemisphere]
• En la Calle [QBA]

La Negra Graciana

• Sones Jarochos [1994, Corason]

Eliades Ochoa

• Sublime Illusion [1999, Higher Octave], B
• Tribute to the Cuarteto Patria [2000, Higher Octave]

Ocote Soul Sounds

• w/Adrian Quesada: The Alcheist Manifesto [2008, ESL Music], B+(*)

Orquesta Aragon

• Cuba y su Musica: 30 Exitos [(1996), Orefon]
• Cha Cha Charanga [1997, Candela]
• Cuban Originals [(1999), RCA]
• Aragon [Monitor]
• That Cuban Cha-Cha-Cha [BMG]
• Grandes Exitos de Orquesta Aragon [RCA]

Orquesta de la Luz

• Salsa Caliente del Japo [Sony]
• Sin Fronteras [Discos CBS]

Orquesta Revé

• La Explosion del Momento! [1989, Real World], B+

Manny Oquendo (1931– )

• Manny Oquendo y su Conjunto Libre [2000, Eden Ways]

Isaac Oviedo

• Routes of Rhythm, Vol. 3 [(1990), Rounder]

Ozomatli [1998– ]

• Ozomatli [1998, Almo], B
• Embrace the Chaos [2001, Interscope]
• Street Signs [2004, Concord], A–
• Live at the Fillmore [2005, Concord], B+

Johnny Pacheco (1935– )

• Pacheco y Su Charanga [1960, Fania/Emusica]
• Que Suene la Flauta [1962, Alegre]
• Pacheco at the New York World's Fair [1972, Fania]
• Lo Mejor de Pacheco [(1974), Alegre]

Bobby Paunetto (1944– )

• Commit to Memory / Paunetto's Point [1974–76, Tonga]

Chichi Peralta

Astor Piazzolla (1921–92)

• Themes Originaux [1982], U
• Tango: Zero Hour [1986, Pangaea], A
• w/Gary Burton: The New Tango [1987, Atlantic], B–
• Tristezas de un Doble A [1987, Rounder], U
• Concierto para Bandoneon / Tres Tangos [1988, Nonesuch], B+
• The Rough Dancer and the Cyclical Night [1988, Pangaea], A–
• The Rough Guide to Astor Piazzolla [1957–88, World Music Network], A
• Love Tanguedia [1989, WEA Latina], B
• Live at the BBC 1989 [1989, Intuition]
• La Historia del Tango, Vol. 2 [(1991), Polydor], B–
• w/Gidon Kremer: Maria de Buenos Aires [1998, Teldec, 2CD], A–
• w/Trio Animae: 3 Minutos con la Realidad [2001, Cascavelle, 2CD], B

Pimpinela

• 12 Grandes Exitos [(1989), Sony]
• Antologia Musical [1992, Discos CBS]
• Hay Amores Que Matan [1993, Polygram]
• De Corazon a Corazon [1995, Polydor]

Plastilina Mosh

• All U Need Is Mosh [2008, Nacional], U

Los Pleneros de la 21

• Para Todos Ustedes [2005, Smithsonian/Folkways], A–

Daniel Ponce (1953– )

• Arawe [1987, Antilles]
• Chango Te Llama [1991, Mango]

Guillermo Portabales

• Al Vaivén de Mi Carreta [1937–43, Tumbao], U
• El Carratero [1950, World Circuit]
• Lo Mejor de Guillermo Portabales [UR]

Omara Portuondo (1930– )

• w/Chucho Valdés: Desafios [1999, Intuition]
• Buena Vista Social Club Presents Omara Portuondo [2000, World Circuit]
• Flor de Amor [2004, World Circuit]

Pérez Prado (1916–89)

• Kuba-Mambo 1947–1949 [1947–49, Tumbao], A–
• Go Go Mambo [1949–51, Orfeon]
• Al Compas del Mambo [1950–52, Tumbao]
• Havana 3 A.M. [1956, RCA]
• The Best of Pérez Prado: The Original Mambo No. 5 [1949–59, RCA/Legacy], A
• Mondo Mambo: The Best of Pérez Prado and His Orchestra [1950–61, Rhino], A–
• 10 Grandes Exitos [(1989), RCA]
• Mambo Mania / Havana 3 A.M. [(1990), Bear Family]
• Cuban Mambo [(1991), Orfeon]
• Super Exitos de Perez Prado [(1992), Orfeon]
• The Masters of Mambo [(1999), Charly]
• Cuban Originals [(1999), RCA]
• Mariachi Mambo [Orfeon]

Pucho and His Latin Soul Brothers

• The Best of Pucho and the Latin Soul Brothers [1966–70, BGP]
• Legends of Acid Jazz: The Best of Pucho and His Latin Soul Brothers [1967–70, Prestige]
• Cold Shoulder [1967–70, Prestige]

Puerto Plata (1923– )

• Mujer de Cabaret [2007, IASO], A–

Lucía Pulido

• Waning Moon/Luna Menguante [2008, Adventure Music], U

Roberto Pulido (194– )

• w/Los Dos Gilbertos: Conjunto Classics [(1991), Rounder]

Milly Quezada

Radio Zumbido [2002– ]

• Los Últimos Días del AM [2003, Palm], A–

Juan Reynoso

• Plays Sones & Gustos [1972–93, Corason]

Ritmo Oriental

• Historia de la Ritmo, Vol. 1 [(1994), Qbadisc]
• Historia de la Ritmo, Vol. 2 [1978–88, Qbasic]
• El Ritmo Oriental Te Est Llamando [Globestyle]

Ismael Rivera (1931–87)

• Sonero Numero 1 [(1990), MPL]
• El Sonero Mayor [(1994), Polygram]

Arsenio Rodriguez (1911–71)

• Tocoloro [1946–48, Musica Latina]
• Montuneando [1946–50, Tumbao], A
• Dundunbanza 1946–1951 [1946–51, Tumbao], A–

Lalo Rodriguez

• Un Nuevo Despertar [1990, T.H. Rodven]

Silvio Rodriguez

• Dias y Flores: Song of the Nueva Trova Cubana [1988, Hannibal]
• Cuba Classics 1: Silvio Rodriguez: Greatest Hits [(1991), Luaka Bop], B

Tito Rodriguez (1923–72)

• Mambo Mona (1949–1951) [1949–51, Tumbao]
• Mambo Gee Gee (1950–1951) [1950–51, Tumbao]
• Un Retrato de Tito Rodriguez [(1991), TR]

Las Rubias del Norte

• Panamericana [2006, Barbès], B+(***)

Paulina Rubio (1971– )

• Planeta Paulina [2000, Universal Latino]
• Border Girl [2002, Universal], B+(*)
• Ananda [2006, Universal]

Frankie Ruiz (1958–98)

• Voy Pa Encima [1987, TH Rodven]
• Mas Grande Que Nunca [1989, Thl]
• Mi Libertad [1992, TH Rodven]
• Gold [1990–98, Hip-O, 2 CD], B+(*)

Runa Thushuy

• Traditional Music of Ecuador, Peru, Brazil [1995, Disc Markers]

Saborit

• Que Linda Es Mi Cuba [2006, Tumi Music], A–

Mingo Saldivar

• I Love My Freedom, I Love My Texas [1992, Rounder], B+

Adalberto Santiago

• Adalberto Santiago [1981, Fania]
• Adalberto [1999, Fania]

Daniel Santos

• Exitos de Daniel Santos [(1990), Orfeon]
• El Jefe, Vol. 2 [(1996), Sony International, 2 CD]

John Santos

• Tribute to the Masters [1989–99, Cubop]

Santos Viejos

• Pop Aut [2006, Cacao Musica], B

Nico Saquito (1901–83)

• Good-bye Mr. Cat [1982, World Circuit], B+

Ximena Sariñana (1985– )

• Mediocre [2008, Warner Music Latina], U

Compay Segundo (1907–2003)

• Lo Mejor de la Vida [1997, Nonesuch], B
• Calle Salud [1999, Elektra/Asylum]
• Las Flores de la Vida [2000, Nonesuch], B+(*)

Selena (1971–95)

• 16 Super Exitos [(1990), CEMA]
• Mis Mejores Canciones: 17 Super Exitos [(1993), Capitol/EMI Latin]
• Amor Prohibido [1994, Capitol]
• 12 Super Exitos [(1994), Capitol]
• Dreaming of You [1995, EMI Latin]
• Ones [1990–95, EMI Latin], B+

Shakira (1977– )

• Los Donde Estan Los Ladrones? [1998, Sony]
• MTV Unplugged [2000, Sony]
• Laundry Service [2001, Epic], A–
• Fijación Oral, Vol. 1 [2005, Epic], B+
• Oral Fixation, Vol. 2 [2005, Epic], A–

Sierra Maestra

• ¡Dundunbanza! [1995, World Circuit]
• Viaje a la Semilla [2001, Egrem]
• Rumbero Soy [2002, Riverboat]

Sintesis

• Orishas [1997, Milan Latino]
• Ancestros [Qba]

Soda Stereo [1984–1997]

• Signos [1986, Sony]
• Chau Soda [(1997), Sony]

Sones de México Ensemble [1996– ]

• Esta Tierra Es Tuya [2007, Sones de México], B+(*)

La Sonora Dinamita

• Son Montuno [Sonotone]
• Chispeante [Vedisco]

La Sonora Matancera

• Se Formó la Rumbantela [1948–50, Tumao], A–
• 72 Anniversario de la Sonora Matancera [1996, Sony International]

La Sonora Ponceña [1975– ]

• On the Right Track [1988, Inca]
• Conquista Musical [1992, Inca]
• 45 Aniversario [(2000), RCA]

Mercedes Sosa (1935– )

• Mercedes Sosa en Argentina [1983, Polygram]
• 30 Años [(1994), Polygram]

Spanish Harlem Orchestra [2002– ]

• Un Gran Dia en el Barrio [2002, Ropeadope]
• Across 110th Street [2004, Libertad], B–

Sukay

• Music of the Andes [1978, Flying Fish]
• Cumbre (The Summit) [1990, Sukay]

Tambó [1998– ]

• Al Santiago Presents Tambó [1998, Rykolatino]

Los Tecolines

• 30 Exitos de la Epoca de Oro de los Tecolines [(1996), Sony, 2 CD]

Los Temerarios

• Mi Vida Eres Tú [1992, Angel]

Tiempo Libre

• Arroz Con Mango [2005, Shanachie], B+

Los Tigres del Norte

• 16 Super Exitos [(1988), Fonovisa]
• Mi Buena Suerte [1989, Fonovisa]
• Serie de Coleccion [(1992), Fonovisa]
• Los Dos Plebes [1994, Fonovisa]

Yomo Toro

• Funky Jibaro [1988, Antilles], B

Barbarito Torres

• Havana Cafe [1999, Atlantic]

Don Tosti

• Pachuco Boogie [(2002), Arhoolie], A–

Gloria Trevi

• Me Siento Tan Sola [1992, BMG]

Trio Matamoros

• The Legendary Trio Matamoros [1928–37, Tumbao]
• Ecos de Duba [1975, Kubaney]
• 20 Exitos Inolvidables [(1985), Kubaney]
• Nostalgia de Cuba: 30 Exitos [(1996), Orfeon]

Francisco Ulloa

• Ultramerengue! [1992, Xenophile]

Miguelito Valdés (1910–78)

• Cuban Rhythms 1942 [1942, Tumbao]
• Mexico Yo Te Canto [1964, Tico]

Bobby Valentin (1941– )

• Algo Nuevo [1970, Fania]
• La Boda de Ella [1978, Sonotone]

Valses Mexicanos Inmortales

• 30 Exitos [(1996), Sony International, 2 CD]

Los Van Van [1969– ]

• Songo [1989, Mango], A–
• Dancing Wet (Bailando Mojao) [1993, Capitol]
• Azúcar [1994, Xenophile]
• Te Pone la Cabeza Mala [1997, Metro Blue]
• Best of Los Van Van [(1997), Milan], B+
• La Colección Cubana [(1999), Music Club], A–
• The Legendary Los Van Van: 30 Years of Cuba's Greatest Dance Group [(1999), Ashe, 2 CD]
• The Best of Los Van Van [(2000), Hemisphere], A–

Carlos Varela

• Jalisco Park [Eligeme]

Wilfrido Vargas (1949– )

• Los Años Dorados [(1995), Karen]

Julieta Venegas

• Bueninvento [2000, RCA International]

Fernandito Villalona

• Para Mi Pueblo Todo [Kubaney]
• El Mayimbe [Kubaney]

Eva Ybarra

• A Mi San Antonio [1994, Rounder], B+

Yerba Buena

• President Alien [2003, Razor & Tie], B+(***)
• Island Life [2005, Razor & Tie]

Yolocamba Ita

• Revolutionary Songs of El Salvador [1987, Flying Fish]

Yusa

• Breathe [2005, Tumi], B

Los Zafiros [1962–1967]

• Bossa Cubana [1962–67, Elektra]

Zurook

• Hombre Sintetizador [2000, Universal Latino]

Various Artists

• A Maria Teresa Vera [1999, Intuition]
• Afro-Latino [(1998), Putumayo], B+
• Afro-Peruvian Classics: The Soul of Black Peru [(1995), Luaka Bop]
• Bachata Rojo: Acoustic Bachata From the Cabaret Era [1962–90, IASO], B+(**)
• The Best Tango Album in the World . . . Ever! [1982–2000, Capitol, 2CD], B
• Blindman's Gift/Regalo del Ciego [1998, Rykolatino]
• Borderlands: From Conjunto to Chicken Scratch [(1993), Smithsonian/Folkways]
• El Caíman: Sones Huastecos [1971–96, Corason], B+
• Casa de la Trova [1999, Elektra]
• Colombia [1981–2000, Putumayo World Music], A–
• Cuadernos de Mexico [2004, Winter & Winter, 3 CD], B+
• Cuba Classics 2: Dancing with the Enemy [(1991), Luaka Bop], B
• Cuba Classics 3: ¡Diablo al Inferno! [(1992), Luaka Bop]
• Cuba: Fully Charged [(1993), Earthworks], B+
• Cuba: I Am Time [(1997), Blue Jackel, 4 CD]
• Cuba Now [(1998), Hemisphere], B+
• Cuban Dance Party: Routes of Rhythm, Volume 2 [(1990), Rounder], B–
• Cumbia Cumbia: A Selection of Colombian Cumbia Recordings [1989, World Circuit], A–
• Cumbia Cumbia 2 [1994, World Circuit], B+
• Drums of South America [(1996), Ocora]
• Estrellas de Arieto: Los Heroes [1979, World Circuit, 2 CD], A–
• 15 Early Tejano Classics [(1998), Arhoolie]
• 15 Tex-Mex Conjunto Classics [(1996), Arhoolie]
• Havana, Cuba, ca. 1957: Rhythms and Songs for the Orishas [1957, Smithsonian Folkways], B+(**)
• La Iguana: Sones Jarochos [(1996), Corason]
• Lamento Borincano (Puerto Rican Lament): Early Puerto Rican Music 1916–1939 [1916–39, Arhoolie, 2 CD]
• Mambo Mania! The Kings and Queens of Mambo [(1995), Rhino]
• Merengues from the Dominican Republic [(1993), Lyrichord]
• Mexican-American Border Music, Vol. 1: An Introduction [1928–58, Arhoolie]
• The Mexican Revolution: Corridos [(1996), Arhoolie, 4 CD]
• Panama! Latin, Calypso and Funk on the Isthmus 1965–75 [1965–75, Soundway], B+(***)
• Putumayo Presents: ¡Baila! A Latin Dance Party [1996–2005, Putumayo World Music], B
• Putumayo Presents: Café Cubano [(2008), Putumayo World Music], U
• Putumao Presents: Latin Lounge [2000–4, Putumayo World Music], B
• Putumayo Presents: Latin Reggae [1995–2006, Putumayo World Music], B
• Putumayo Presents: Nuevo Latino [(2004), Putumayo World Music], B+
• Putumayo Presents: Puerto Rico [1959–99, Putumayo], A–
• Putumayo Presents: Radio Latino [2001–6, Putumayo World Music], B
• Putumayo Presents: Republica Dominicana [(2000), Putumayo]
• Putumayo Presents: Tango Around the World [2001–7, Putumayo World Music], B+(*)
• Putumayo Presents: Women of Latin America [1999–2004, Putumayo World Music], B
• The Roots of Chicha: Psychedelic Cumbias From Peru [1968–78, Barbès], A–
• The Rough Guide to Afro-Cuba [(2001), World Music Network]
• The Rough Guide to Afro-Peru [(2002), World Music Network]
• The Rough Guide to Boogaloo [1964–74, World Music Network], A–
• The Rough Guide to Cuban Son [(2000), World Music Network], B+
• The Rough Guide to Cumbia [(2000), World Music Network], B+
• The Rough Guide to Mambo [1948–2003, World Music Network], B+
• The Rough Guide to Merengue [1992–2005, World Music Network], A–
• The Rough Guide to Merengue and Bachata [1994–2001, World Music Network], A–
• The Rough Guide to Salsa [(2000), World Music Network], B+
• The Rough Guide to Salsa Colombia [(2003), World Music Network]
• The Rough Guide to Salsa Dance [1964–99, World Music Network], B+
• Rough Guide to Salsa de Puerto Rico [(2003), World Music Network]
• The Rough Guide to the Music of Argentina [(2004), World Music Network]
• The Rough Guide to the Music of Central America [(2001), World Music Network], B+
• The Rough Guide to the Music of Mexico [(2002), World Music Network], B+
• The Rough Guide to the Music of Venezuela [(2003), World Music Network]
• ¡Sabroso! The Afro-Latin Groove [(1998), Rhino], B+
• Salsa Clasica: A Taste of Classic Latin Flavors [1962–95, Music Club], A–
• Septetos Cubanos [(1993), Corason]
• Tejano Roots: Orquestas Tejanas [1944–66, Arhoolie]
• Tejano Roots: The Women [1946–70, Arhoolie]
• El Último Paraíso [2001, Winter & Winter], B