La Lupe

La Lupe, born Guadalupe Yolí Raymond in 1936, was a fiery Cuban singer whose electrifying performances and raw emotional power made her a legend in Latin music. Known as "La Reina de la Canción Latina" (The Queen of Latin Song), she blended bolero, salsa, and soul with unmatched intensity, often tossing her shoes or flinging her microphone stand mid-performance. After leaving Cuba in the 1960s, she became a sensation in New York City, collaborating with icons like Tito Puente and Mongo Santamaría—a partnership echoed in releases like *Este Mambo! La Lupe y Mongo: La Esencia de la Salsa*. Her hits, including her iconic cover of *Fever* (featured in your list), crackled with drama and vulnerability.

Though her career faced ups and downs, La Lupe’s influence endures, celebrated in compilations like *La Lupe Soy Yo* and *Las 30 mejores de la reina de la canción latina*. Her music—a mix of heart-wrenching boleros (*Silueta de Corazón*) and fiery salsa anthems—still radiates passion, cementing her status as a trailblazer who turned every song into a soul-baring spectacle. She passed away in 1992, but her fearless artistry keeps her crown shining bright.

Genres

Bolero

Salsa

Latin Jazz

Mambo

Son Cubano

Cha Cha Cha

World

Latin Pop

Tropical

Latin

Rumba

Guaracha

Cuban

Afro-cuban

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Latest Release

Silueta de Corazón - Heartwarming Winter Bolero With La Lupe

La Lupe

Album - 12 Tracks - Released November 22, 2024