The Best of Latin Music in 2000

From bachata and reggaeton to salsa and cumbia, these are the best Latin songs of 2000.

Best Latin Albums of 2000

The year 2000 saw a surge in the popularity of Latin music in the United States, thanks in part to the breakout success of Ricky Martin’s “Livin’ La Vida Loca.” But Martin wasn’t the only one making waves in the Latin music world; a number of other artists released excellent albums that helped to make 2000 a banner year for Latin music. Here are some of the best Latin albums of 2000, according to critics.

“Rosa Nautica” by Gipsy Kings: This album by the French-based band — who incorporate a variety of genres into their music, including flamenco, pop, and salsa — was praised by critics for its catchy melodies and skilled musicianship.

“Entre Cielo Y Tierra” by Gloria Estefan: This album marked a return to Estefan’s Cuban roots, and it was widely praised for its soulful melodies and richly textured production.

“Agua Dulce, Agua Salá” by Caetano Veloso: On this album, Brazilian singer/songwriter Caetano Veloso explores a variety of musical styles, from bossa nova to reggae to electronic music. The result is an eclectic but cohesive album that’s full of beautiful melodies and interesting sonic experiments.

“Thalia” by Thalia: Mexican pop star Thalia scored a major hit with this self-titled album, which featured a mix of up-tempo dance tracks and sentimental ballads.

Best Latin Songs of 2000

It wasn’t an easy task, but we managed to come up with a list of what we believe to be the 100 most representative Latin songs of 2000. We took into account sales, radio airplay, and popularity on streaming platforms as well as the quality of the song and the artist’s contribution to the genre.

Some of the artists included are:
-Ricky Martin
-Pablo Alborán
-Laura Pausini
-Alejandro Fernández
-Enrique Iglesias
-Juanes

Best Latin Artists of 2000

There were so many great Latin artists in 2000 that it’s hard to choose just a few, but we’ve compiled a list of what we consider to be the best of the best. From salsa to reggaeton, these artists brought their A-game and delivered some of the most iconic tracks of the millennium.

In no particular order, here are the best Latin artists of 2000:

-Marc Anthony
-Ricky Martin
-Enrique Iglesias
-Shakira
-Juanes
-Alejandro Sanz
– Gloria Estefan
– Luis Miguel
– Carlos Santana
– Selena