The Top 5 Latin Music Artists of All Time

Do you like Latin music? If you do, then you’ll want to check out this blog post. It lists the top 5 Latin music artists of all time!

Introduction

In this list, we aim to honor those Latin music artists who have made the biggest impact on the genre – and on the world – over the course of its history. Though it is impossible to definitively say who the “greatest” Latin music artists of all time are, these five artists have unquestionably left their mark on both Latin music and pop culture at large.

1. Gloria Estefan

Born in Cuba and raised in Miami, Gloria Estefan is a true powerhouse vocalist whose career has spanned over four decades. She is a seven-time Grammy Award winner whose hits include “Conga,” “Rhythm Is Gonna Get You,” and “Get On Your Feet.” In addition to her musical achievements, Estefan is also an active philanthropist and businessman, with interests in hotels, restaurants, and a successful line of branded products.

2. Selena Quintanilla

The late Selena Quintanilla was a Mexican-American singer who rose to fame in the early 1990s with her blend of Tejano music and pop. She quickly became one of the world’s most popular Latin music artists, with hits like “Como La Flor” and “Amor Prohibido.” Her life was tragically cut short at the age of just 23, but her legacy continues to live on through her music.

3. Caetano Veloso

A Brazilian singer, songwriter, guitarist, and poet, Caetano Veloso is widely considered one of the most influential figures in Brazilian popular music. He first came to prominence in the late 1960s as part of Brazil’s Tropicalia movement – a fusing of traditional Brazilian styles with international influences like rock & roll and psychedelia. Veloso has released dozens of albums over his nearly 50-year career, including several that are widely considered classics of Brazilian pop music.

4. Julio Iglesias

One of the best-selling Spanish language artists of all time, Julio Iglesias is a Spanish singer and songwriter who has sold over 300 million albums worldwide in his nearly five-decade career. A multi-platinum artist with hits like “To All The Girls I’ve Loved Before” and “Un Canto A Galicia,” Iglesias has also achieved considerable success as an English language recording artist – especially in the 1980s when he was one of the biggest crossover stars in pop music. . . .

Celia Cruz

From humble beginnings in Havana, Cuba, Celia Cruz became one of the most popular salsa singers of all time. She is renowned for her Afro-Cuban style and her stirring renditions of Cuban standards. Cruz began her career in the 1940s with the popular Cuban band La Sonora Matancera. She later moved to Mexico, where she recorded a series of successful albums and established herself as a major star. In the 1960s, Cruz relocated to New York City and began appearing on American television. She achieved even greater fame in the 1970s with a series of hits including “La Vida Es un Carnaval” and ” azucar.” Celia Cruz continued to perform and record until her death in 2003. She is widely considered one of the greatest Latin music artists of all time.

Gloria Estefan

Gloria Estefan first burst onto the music scene as the lead singer of Miami Sound Machine in the late 1970s. The group’s blend of disco, pop, and Latin rhythms proved to be a winning formula, and they churned out a series of hits throughout the 1980s. In 1985, Estefan went solo and continued her winning streak with a string of chart-topping singles. Her success continued into the 1990s and 2000s, and she is still making music today. She has won seven Grammy Awards and is one of the best-selling Latin artists of all time.

Ricky Martin

Ricky Martin is a Puerto Rican singer, actor, and author who achieved global fame for his Latin pop music. He released his debut album in 1991 and has since sold over 70 million records. He has won numerous awards, including five Grammy Awards and six Latin Grammy Awards. His most recent album, A Quien Quiera Escuchar, was released in 2015 and topped the Latin Billboard charts.

Shakira

Shakira is a Colombian singer, songwriter, dancer, record producer, and actress. Born and raised in Barranquilla, she made her recording debut under Sony Latin in 1991. Shakira’s popularity led to her signing with American label Epic Records. Her first two albums were released commercially in the United States; her eponymous debut album in 2001 and Laundry Service in 20021. Shakira achieved success with her third studio album, Elemental (2005), which topped charts in 21 countries including the United States, where it has sold over four million copies. Its lead single “La Tortura” peaked at number one on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs for a record-tying 28 weeks and helped propel the sale of more than three million copies of the album worldwide.