Best Latin Rock
Cooder and Galbán (a key compatriot in the American guitarist's Buena Vista Social Club project) invent a back-to-the-future sound--twin guitars fronting a Cuban rhythm section of two drum kits, congas, and bass--whose dreamy swing quotient is matched only by its sense of mirthful abandon.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Like most others I know I got turned on to the Buena Vista Social Club by a friend - in my case someone that knew how much I love "Talking Timbuktu" which is Ry Cooder and Ali Farka Toure playing together."
"Love this music."
"Two guys just sitting back, relaxing and trading riffs on old songs."
"If you were to be transported back to 1950s Cuba, you might find music like this coming from the hottest night clubs."
"Great music to hear when hanging with family and friends."
"Love this music...takes me to South Beach watching the lovely Cuban dancers!"
"Great Cuban flavored music aied by Coodr's guitar skills."
The first-ever #1 hits collection from one of the best-selling vocalists of all-time, and the artist that paved the way, and still leads, the global explosion of Latin music. The 2CD set includes Julio's best loved hits including songs in English, Spanish, Italian, French and Portuguese and duets with Willie Nelson, Sting, Diana Ross, Frank Sinatra and more! Julio says that "this album is mainly dedicated to all the anonymous people who have been following me for 45 years, with generosity and affection, and who have allowed me to keep singing up until today. They ll always be the great driving force of my career." Also included is Starry Night: Live From the Greek Theatre, the DVD chronicle of Julio s historic concert at the legendary Los Angeles venue in 1990.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Hopefully, I can get these songs without buying another album containing songs I already have."
"I am a Julio Iglesias fan and follower for many many years,since he started his career."
"My mom loves Julio Iglesias, so this was the best Mother's Day gift ever."
"Julio Iglesias is one of a kind singer, just like Luciano Pavarotti, and I love to listen to all his music."
"Lovely soft relaxing music for my office."
"I love Julio, but I wish there was more English."
"Was a gift for a Julio Iglesias fan."
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Find Best Price at Amazon"The heavy themes that the lyrics address, the lyrical construction, and the imperfect vocalization the lyrics are delivered with make me think of what Bob Dylan might have sounded like if he wrote in Spanish or French."
"I came to this rather late, having listened to Esperanza constantly, which is is a related work."
"love love love - great music, fun lively!"
"Cool songs, my friend in Tulum Mexico loved his music and turned me on!"
"Manu Chao is amazing!"
"he does a lot of songs in 2 version, or same instrumentals and different Melody with different lyrics, like Bongo Bong instrumentals are in like 3 other songs, REALLY GREAT ARTIST, totally weirdly happy with it, probably cause it hasn't been liked totally overdone in the US, I don't like every song but on average more than any artists album I have purchased, VERY INVENTIVE!"
Best Rock en Español
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Some compare them to Iron Maiden, I just hate comparisons and simply go with how it feels and sounds."
"muy buen heavy metal de esta banda espanola, las liricas son en espanol y la musica es verdadero heavy metal con un toque de power metal,si eres fanatico de iron maiden esto te gustara!"
"Tierra Santa es una exelente banda de metal española... Y para ello todos los albums son de lo mejor. Recomiendo este grupo para los metaleros de la decada de los 80's y de Maiden con riffs de Judas Priest & Helloween."
Best Latin Pop
Selena's final album, Dreaming Of You, is available on vinyl for the first time ever!
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Find Best Price at Amazon"This CD also contains a bonus video track of "Dreaming Of You" and liner notes from the family and band which were not included on the cassette, so that was an added bonus."
"Love Love Selena forever !!!"
"The packaging was quite nice and the cd working in perfect condition!"
"So happy they put this on vinyl!"
"Daughter is a huge fan and she loved this!"
"Brings back memories and sounds great!"
Best Latin Christian
Latin introduces TOP 25 CANTOS DE ALABANZA 2014 (Top 25 Praise Songs 2014), a collection of the top traditional and contemporary worship songs, performed in Spanish. The 2-disc set of tracks, selected by a team of leading Hispanic pastors and worship leaders, is recorded in full orchestration, in a studio worship setting, with choir. Latin is widely recognized as a leading Spanish language worship label, and new products from the brand are trusted and popular with this customer base. Revelación (Danilo Montero). 5. Nombre No Hay (Freddy Rodriguez). 15. Haz LLover (Jose Luis Reyes). 21.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"GOOD RELAXING AND MOTIVATING CHRISTIAN MUSIC."
"Very Nice."
"I love it because I have sung these songs in churches in West Palm Beach, and I enjoy them immensely."
"https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IJBAYGW/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_3."
"I bought this cd for a new believer in Christ who wanted to listen Christian music."
"Got it for my dad!"
"It comes with two CDs I love all the songs."
Best Latin Children's
Disney had introduced real people into a cartoon world in past films, but THE THREE CABELLEROS marks the first time Disney introduced cartoon characters into the real world.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Nice stories, subtly educational, and simply a fun movie."
"This film is one of Walt Disney's best films about Latin America."
"I watched this film as a kid, couldn't believe my eyes when I found it on amazon!"
"Finally Donald opens his last present and we are introduced to Panchito Pistoles; a rooster from Mexico. Here we have the last of the four segments of the movie: Las Posadas, Mexico: Pátzcuaro, Veracruz and Acapulco, You Belong To My Heart, and Donald's Surreal Reverie. The Three Caballeros and Saludos Amigos were put out to strengthen ties with the Latin American countries during World War II. DVD FEATURES. Chapter Selections. Set-Up. Bonus Material. A) Don's Fountain of Youth. B) Pueblo Pluto. C) Theatrical Trailer. Preview Trailers. A) The Little Mermaid II. B) The Tigger Movie. Play. VHS Preview. -The Brave Little Toaster."
"The music, the animation, the dancing... Where to begin..?"
"Seeing it for the first time as an adult it seems a bit dated but not as much as you'd expect from a movie from 1945."
"Did not play in either of my blu ray players."
"It would be nice of the seller to give a purchaser with a United States shipping address the heads up that this disc will not play in an american DVD player."
Best Tejano
At the time of her murder in 1995, she was being called the Mexican Madonna while others were saying she was destined to be one of the biggest stars in the world.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"This is Perfect for Selena fans & Tejano Music lovers!"
"As a vinyl lover I couldn't pass this up, the vinyl is a beautiful translucent marbled purple, it sounds amazing for a color vinyl, the cover does smudge very easily though."
"Although this is a great record, love the color, and songs chosen... this is a review for the product quality itself."
"It brings back memories of the two of us just being silly kids dancing around her house, and honestly despite my normal taste in music being completely different from Selena in general I still love to listen to her too."
"Love this especially being from Texas it was a must."
"The CD was a gift for my niece's 13th bday."
"Most of the time reissues are worth it because they take advantage of new technology or respond to demand that the producers didn't realize was there at the first release. A huge unsightly "Press ENTER" line intrudes into EVERY picture in the gallery and ruins the display. The pictures for the 20 Year Series promotion (album covers) are distorted so badly they make Selena look strange."
"I love the songs on this album but unfortunately the first record is warped and very noticeable."
Best Mambo
NEW Combo BLUWAVS CD and FLAC FILE.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"So sit back and enjoy one of the really great icons of country music that even dazzled Merle Haggard talking with Willie Nelson during an interview, after a "Last of the Breed" performance, when he said "This _ old man sure gave us a lesson in singing.""
"HIs approach therefore is more subtle and direct, surpassing even classic previous interpretations for example in songs like "For The Good Times" which hits a peak."
"Have been listening to Ray Price for many years, never get tired of him."
"I can say the same thing about this CD that I said about the other one of his."
"He wanted very specific songs, which this had, but apparently the whole CD is a little sad and mellow."
"Have waited for a CD like this for a long time."
"Ray Price has always been one of my idols this CD brings back lots of memories."
"Caution: These are NOT the originals--these are REMAKES!!"
Best Flamenco
The Ultimate Jesse Cook captues all the fire of Cook's most popular hits from his 6 albums on this 2 CD set.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Absolutely amazing artist."
"I have been listening to Jesse Cook on you tube for months now and decided to invest in this 2-CD Set."
"If you've not had the sheer pleasure of listening to this extremely talented man, this is the PERFECT place to start!"
"I can't say enough about Jesse and his band."
"Bought this as a gift for my sister."
"What can you say about Jesse Cook's recordings after you say they are great?"
Best Mariachi
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Find Best Price at Amazon"It was exactly what I had hoped for."
"Incredible Recoding by the by the Mariachi band that backed up Linda Rondstadt on her Canciones de mi Padre recordings."
"Good music,fast delivery."
"I was really thrilled with this CD."
"love it Brings back memories of Texas."
Best Sierreno
Pegando Con Tuba.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I don't really understand Spanish but the music is excitingly good."
"The only reason to buy this album is get the final cut that was played on the series Breaking Bad."
Best Salsa
Marc Anthony has sold over 12 million albums worldwide, making him one of the most influential artists of his time and a true ambassador of Latin music and culture.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Have to say that this album is my favorite salsa music album."
"The first song that I listened to was LA COPA ROTA, since it's a classic done by one of my other favorites (Jose Feliciano). It's Marc at his absolute best, until just after the 3:00 minute mark, where they start with the group of background singers saying, "pa' que nunca se vallas." I don't like the "tickle" lyric in DIME SI NO ES VERDAD, and the feathering of his voice in CAUTIVO DE ESTE AMOR, but those are just personal things. If you are just getting turned on to Marc, PLEASE make sure and check out his first 3 albums (Otra Nota, Todo A Su Tiempo, and Contra La Corriente)."
"After missing for nearly a decade from the salsa scene Marc Anthony and producer Sergio George prove they have the winning combination on the genre."
"Great item, it was better than expected, superb condition, would deal with again, highly recommended, shipping was fast."
"I am a huge fan of Marc's and have loved all his previous work especially Valio La Pena and Iconos but this album truly reflects his present state of mind both personally and artistically."
"Mark Anthony has one of the greatest singers of all time."
"Look, I don't work for Amazon."
"I've had a replacement sent to me and it's still skipping."
Best Conjunto
As the ebullient ringleader of this all-star Lone Star quartet, Doug Sahm tells this 1990 Austin City Limits crowd that "it's rock and roll conjunto time!" From the rock and roll side, Sahm and keyboardist Augie Meyers reprise their hits from the Sir Douglas Quintet 's 1960s heyday, with "She's About a Mover" and "Mendocino" steeped in the same musical roots they share with Fender and Jimenez.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"If you haven't heard the music of the Texas Tornados before, and enjoy lively music that blends rock, country, and Latin (conjunto) styles, this is a MUST listen. Unlike the "Best of" Texas Tornados CD that skimps on the offerings, you get LOTS of music on this disc, over 70 minutes of joyous bilingual tunes that will put a smile on your face and quite possibly cause you to dance around the room."
"I love these guys and have for years back when Doug and Freddie were alive. Makes me laugh just to think which is why when I put one of their CD's on, the music inevitably both takes my heart back and keeps my feet a dancing right here, right now."
"I like the live recording better the way they did it on this cd as well as all the other songs."
"The other live TT available here on Amazon, has a lot of the same songs, but there's a slightly different "feel" to the recording and performance."
"beautiful song,I love it,I never get tired to listening,i enjoy it so much."
"And this collection is wonderful as it gives you all the best tunes from the Sir Douglas Quintet, as well as Freddy Fender's biggest hits and great tunes from Flaco Jimenez."
Best Norteño
CD. 01.Mezcalito. 02.Tu carcel. 03.Zapata se queda. 04.Vamonos. 05.Cucurrucucu paloma. 06.La reina del inframundo. 07.Fallaste corazon. 08.Solamente un dia. 09.Xochipizahua. 10.Palomo del comalito. 11.Dios nunca muere. 12.Pecadora. 13.Cruz de olvido. 14.Misa oaxaquena. 15.Zapata se queda. DVD. 01.Mezcalito. 02.Tu carcel. 03.Zapata se queda. 04.La iguana. 05.La martiniana. 06.La reina del inframundo. 07.Fallaste corazon. 08.El cascabel. 09.Cucurrucucu paloma. 10.Solamente un dia. 11.Vamonos. 12.Cruz de olvido. 13.Xochipizahua. 14.Palomo del comalito. 15.Dios nunca muere. 16.Pecadora. 17.Palomo del comalito. 18.La cumbia del mole. 19.Naila. 20.Arenita azul. 21.La llorona. 22.El feo. 23.El corridor de tacha.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I am not a Spanish native speaker, but the quality of her writing, the clarity of her singing, and just a little help from a couple translation websites makes this music thoroughly enjoyable even if your Spanish is quite limited."
"Lila beautifully renders homage to the sacred process of employing the Comal to make the food which nourishes us, and to the amazing women whose hands work over the sacred comal in Palomo Del Comalito. And what more is there to say about all the other beautiful, artistic, heavenly songs she sings in this fantastic album, they are all simply beautiful."
"I watched Lila Downs perform live on stage twice already."
"A friend had the Zapata se Queda video posted on his Facebook page. I love to see the whole community, young old, male female, participating in the procession."
"Really like this CD."
"Excellent Seller!!"
"This is a "must have" selection of songs with international seasoning, to bring zest to your listening pleasure."
Best Corridos
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Thanks chalino r.I.p."
"this album is a classic.this cd can be played repeatedly and its never grows old."
"This was my first Chalino cd I ever bought."
"In his sound I can feel Mexico, the smell of tamales and sweaty bottles of cervesa frias being popped open. Sleep in the dives along the coast and eat greasy enchiladas while old men in colorful outfits and wildly brimmed hats strummed loudly on their gitarones."
"ask any spanish speaking Mexican if they ever heard of him. this is the best spanish album to drink to."
"This CD is a must have for fans of Chalino Sanchez."
Best Rhumba
Las Ketchup by Las Ketchup.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"If you want to spend the money to have the song - to listen to whenever you want - then get this CD."
"Las Ketchup."
"This is a great cd by a very good latin girl band 10/10 They are the new ABBA."
"Hailed as a new macarena in Europe and elsewhere, Pilar, Lola, and Lucia, the trio's members, all daughters of famed Spanish flamenco guitarist, Tomate, have produced a benign, catchy, Euro pop CD that at times, like a Spanish paella, combines Latin-pop, rumba, reggae-drum beats, and hiphop (even the Sugarhill Rappers' Delight 1979 chorus)."
"On the other hand, there's something sinful and at the same time innocent in their music and image -a perfect hook for men :-) That's why I think some people are even saying that the tomato with the leg is like a 6, and that they're therefore agreeing with the Devil (666, you know). Although the target market is the world of teens, their music and lyrics are rather good than bad -I guess that Britney Spears would feel some jealousy faced to this trio of Spanish girls (not because of their money, of course ;-)). The flamenco, hip-hop, pop, salsa and jazzy influences make of this CD a pretty decent piece of blended (or eclectic?). "Aserejé", even if it took for their clip the same formula than "La Macarena" (and event if it somewhat reminds me Papa Levante's "Me Pongo Colorada"), is a sparkling song and an instant hit. After that song, they use a lot of other tricks to cacth their audience: making fun of stupid and ridicule guys ("Krapuleo"), using a lot of irony in "Lanzame Los Trastos, Baby", and even being clever and musically audacious in "Sevillanas Pink" (what a song!"
"The three sisters, Lola, Lucía and Pilar decided to name themselves "Las Ketchup" as homage to their flamenco-guitarist father, Juan Muñoz, whose nickname is "El Tomate." The song, in spite of having a refrain that is neither Spanish, English, Esperanto or any other language, is extremely contagious and gets your body moving of its own will. Other songs in the Ketchup album include "Kusha las Playas" which is an intelligent mix of acoustic pop and rumba and is even reminiscent of certain Jamaican rhythms. "Lánzame los trastos, Baby" is a complicated fusion of reggae, rap and folk Andalusian song."
Best Merengue
MARC ANTHONY is the greatest salsa singer of his generation 15 All time classics including No Me Ames, his first ever duet with superstar wife Jennifer Lopez Also includes the exclusive track Preciosa unavailable anywhere else.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I'm listening to this a lot and loving it."
"Actually this is an old Marc Anthony CD which I recently heard again and knew that I wanted the CD for my very own to listen to the songs of yesterday that only Marc Anthony can do justice to."
"First of all I have to emphasized not only on the quality of the product but also the great service provided."
"Wonderful CD to listen and great music."
"There's nothing much to say about Marc Anthony CD's."
"Bought this as a present for one of my daughters who is a fan of Marc Anthony."
"Had this "album" previously and the copy got messed up so I ordered it when I saw it on Amazon."