Latin Guitar Music Playlist: The Best of the Best
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If you’re looking for the best Latin guitar music, look no further than this playlist. From classical to contemporary, these pieces are sure to get your toes tapping.
Best of the Best
This Latin guitar music playlist features some of the greatest hits from some of the most talented Latin guitarists of all time. If you’re a fan of Latin guitar music, then this playlist is definitely for you.
Al Di Meola
Al Di Meola is one of the most influential guitarists of all time. His unique style blends jazz, classical, and Latin music, and his technical skill is unmatched. If you’re a fan of Latin guitar music, then you need to check out this playlist of the best of the best. From his early work with Chick Corea to his more recent solo albums, Di Meola’s music is sure to inspire and delight.
Paco de Lucia
Paco de Lucia was a Spanish virtuoso flamenco guitarist, composer and producer. He is considered one of the greatest guitarists of all time. This playlist contains some of his best works.
Carlos Santana
Mexican-American rock guitarist Carlos Santana is one of the best-known names in Latin guitar music. A pioneer of the ‘Latin rock’ sound, Santana rose to fame in the late 1960s and early 1970s with his band, Santana, which pioneered a fusion of rock ‘n’ roll and Latin American music.
Santana’s solos and guitar riffs are some of the most recognizable in popular music, and his innovative blending of Latin rhythms with rock ‘n’ roll has influenced generations of guitarists. His best-known songs include “Black Magic Woman,” “Oye Como Va,” and “Smooth.”
If you’re a fan of Carlos Santana’s guitar playing, check out this playlist of some of his best songs.
Newer Artists
There are many great Latin guitar artists out there, but in this playlist, we wanted to focus on some of the newer artists that are making a name for themselves. In this playlist, you’ll find artists like Rodrigo y Gabriela, Jesse Cook, and Antonio Sanchez. These artists are bringing a fresh sound to Latin guitar music and we think you’ll enjoy their music.
Jesse Cook
Jesse Cook is a Juno award-winning Canadian guitarist, composer, and producer. His music is often described as “nuevo flamenco,” but it also incorporates elements of jazz and world music. He has released ten studio albums and has toured extensively throughout the world.
Rodrigo y Gabriela
Rodrigo y Gabriela are a Mexican guitar duo who specialize in playing fast-paced, acoustic guitar-based instrumental music. They have released six studio albums, and their latest album, Mettavolution, was released in 2019.
The duo’s style combines elements of several different genres, including flamenco, rock, and jazz. They often play complex arrangements of well-known songs by other artists, as well as original compositions. Rodrigo y Gabriela have toured extensively throughout their career and have performed with some of the world’s most famous orchestras.
If you’re a fan of Latin guitar music, then you’ll definitely want to check out Rodrigo y Gabriela!
Honorable Mentions
There are many great guitar songs out there, and it was hard to narrow it down to just ten. So, here are a few honorable mentions that didn’t quite make the cut.
Ottmar Liebert
Ottmar Liebert (born February 1, 1960) is a German-born, New Age Flamenco guitarist. In 1989, he released his first album, Nouveau Flamenco, which became one of the all-time bestselling guitar albums. His music is frequently described as “nouveau flamenco”, although it contains elements of new age, bossa nova and jazz.
Liebert’s father was a clarinetist in the German Radio Orchestra, and his mother was avisual artist. He began playing guitar at the age of eight. When he was fifteen, he began performing in bands such as The Phantoms, TNT and Streetmark. He also attended art school in Germany for three years before moving to the United States in 1981.
In America, Liebert worked as a session musician and guitarist for other artists such as Culture Club, Cyndi Lauper, George Clinton and Melissa Manchester. He also composed music for TV commercials and movies. In 1989, he released his first album, Nouveau Flamenco, which became one of the all-time bestselling guitar albums.
Since then, Liebert has released seventeen albums and has won numerous awards including two Grammy nominations. His music is frequently described as “nouveau flamenco”, although it contains elements of new age, bossa nova and jazz.
Strunz & Farah
Strunz & Farah are a virtuoso guitar duo from Costa Rica and the United States. The highly respected guitarists have been performing and recording together since 1984. They combine elements of Latin, jazz, rock, and classical music to create their own distinctive style of guitar music.
Strunz & Farah have released 17 albums and have toured extensively throughout the world. They have won numerous awards and accolades, including a Grammy Award for Best Classical Crossover Album for their album Infinite Odyssey.
If you’re a fan of Latin guitar music, then you should definitely check out Strunz & Farah. You won’t be disappointed!
