I've recently had the urge to get back into my roots and listen to
more latin music...although it's hard to buy since i'm not familiar
with the bands/musicians. Any recommendations? Who's good?

Basically, what I do own is the more "pop" stuff...Selena, Enrique,
Gloria Estefan, Ricky Martin, Marc Anthony...
I enjoy these, but would like to try new sounds, more salsa or latin
flavored jazz.

I think I'll start with Sheila E's influences...Tito Puente and Sheila's father, Pete.
Any suggestions as to which CD's?

ok..this is still in the pop vein and i apologise for that. but i just got back from spain and this track "Buleria” by David Bisbal always got me dancing. i love it. he may be a pop idol winner but this song is a chooooon.
i got the album and there are 3 or 4 great dance tracks...rest are mid tempos..but hes got a nice voice. no idea whats hes singing about but hey

If you like Salsa with a Hip Hop flavor, check out:

FULANITO

They're pretty hot.

Otherwise, you can do some:

oscar de Leon
Celia Cruz
Marc Anthony
Tito Nieves
Willie Colon

And for a Japanese spin on it (and they are VERY GOOD)

Orquesta de la Luz

Another thing you can do it look for "Salsa mega mixes" or other "Various Artists" cds with a song or two from the list above. That way, you can branch out and find other artists you might enjoy.

& try out this awsome pianoplayer named
Eddie Palmieri.Preferably his 70's work.
Also I'd recomend the percussionist Ray Barretto.
That should get U going ; )
/peace Manki

Marc Anthony is said to be working on another salsa album (in addition to another pop album).His last salsa CD 'Libre' is incredible,so I can't wait for the new album.

Marc Anthony is said to be working on another salsa album (in addition to another pop album).His last salsa CD 'Libre' is incredible,so I can't wait for the new album.

homemade is the best.....


6 or 7 tomatoes.....

half an onion....

three or four garlic cloves.....


cilantro (based on your tolerance for the stuff).....

mix in blender.....add salt and pepper to taste.....


grill your favorite peppers (quantity depends on your tolerance).....

add to blinder.....

ENJOY!!!

sosgemini said:

SAL-SA (n)- un forma de latino musica que esta bueno para muvier
la hente en el piso.

Dauphin said:

and don't forget , for a more urban, newyorican flava there's always "LA INDIA"...her voice is so powerful, and at turns sassy and street- i just LUV-HAH! she'll make you move your booty all across the floor, even if you're just at home by yourself cleanin' your kitchen in your pajamas!

ReeseStrongnight said:

its funny that lil india is so big in the latin community..i was grooving to her house beats way back in the day..even hung out with her husband a couple times...or ex-husband..

if you like La India....dig in the crates and check out La Lupe..."the queen of latin soul,"que te pedi" & "si vuelves tu" are both covers of this amazing artist that La India recorded for her "Sola" album...La Lupe gives drama.

thanks for the tips guys...I'll check out some of these names when I
head to best buy tomorrow for the Prince CD.

after much looking around (damn that musica latina section is big) I decided
on Salsahits 2003:
1. Puerto Rican Power~ Cuado Faltas Tu
2. Tito Nieves~ Como Llego A Tu Amor - I'm feelin' this!
3. Gilberto Santa Rosa~ La Agarro Bajando
4. Victor Manuelle~ Como Se Lo Explico Al Corazon
5. Sonora Carruseles~ Micaela
6. Jerry Rivera~ No Lo Entiendo
7. Frankie Negron~ Por Tu Placer
8. Brenda K Starr (!)~ Por Ese Hombre- I Still Believe, one of my faves!
9. Raulin Rosendo~ Derroche
10. La Fuga~ Amiga Mia
11. Carlos Vega~ Que Voy Hacer Contigo
12. Puerto Rican Power~ Aguinaldo Pa To El Ano (Navidena)

working thru it now...nice rhythms.

http://www.amazon.com/exe...13-3663015

http://www.amazon.com/exe...13-3663015

Check those out (scroll to the bottom for samples). remember that Fulanito is more edgy hiphopish and remember that Orquestra de la Luz is all Japanese.

You're on a good start, nonetheless.

Revolution said: