Best Latin Music of 2015

It’s been a great year for Latin music! Check out our list of the best Latin albums of 2015.

Best Overall Albums

In 2015, there were plenty of amazing albums released by Latin artists. Here are some of the best overall albums of the year, selected by our team of experts.

-“Somos Uno” by Mana
-“Mi Tierra” by Gloria Estefan
-“Hasta La Raíz” by Natalia Lafourcade
-“Magia” by Ricky Martin
-“El Dorado” by Shakira

Best Salsa Albums

1. Alegria de Vivir by Eddie Palmieri
2. Malianteo by Instrumental
3. Dime Que Si by Huey Dunbar
4. La Formula by De La Ghetto
5. The rough guide to the best world music you’ve never heard
6. body rolls by Missy Elliot
7. I like it when you by Bomba Estereo
8. La Gozadera by Gente de Zona
9. Hoy Me Toca Celebration by El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico

Best Bachata Albums

Bachata is a genre of Latin American music that originated in the Dominican Republic in the early 1960s. It is typically played on acoustic guitars and features lyrics about love, heartbreak, and relationships. The music is often accompanied by dancers who perform Bachata dance moves that include turns, hip movements, and close partner work.

Bachata albums are typically compiled of various artist’s songs, but sometimes feature a single artist or band. This list includes some of the best Bachata albums of 2015, as well as information about the artists who recorded them.

-Bachata Heightz, Bachata Heightz (2015)
-Xtreme, Xtreme (2015)
-Aventura, Love & Hate (2015)
-Prince Royce, Double Vision (2015)

Best Cumbia Albums

Cumbia is a popular music genre that originated in Colombia. It combines African, indigenous, and European musical elements. Although it is most popular in Colombia, cumbia is also enjoyed in other parts of Latin America, such as Mexico, Panama, Ecuador, and Peru.

There were many great cumbia albums released in 2015. Here are some of the best:

-“Noches de Gaviotas” by La Chiva Gantiva
-“Cumbia del Sol” by Misteriosa
-“La Cumbia de los Muertos” by Quantic & His Combo Bárbaro
-“Sonido Amazonico!” by Furland

Best Reggaeton Albums

1. OMI – Me 4 U
2. Zion & Lennox – Motivando a la Yal
3. Farruko – Visionary
4. Maluma – Pretty Boy, Dirty Boy
5. J Balvin – Energia