Salsa

Salsa is a dynamic, high-energy genre that fuses Afro-Cuban rhythms, Latin American instrumentation, and passionate vocals to create an infectious, danceable sound. Emerging in the 1960s and 1970s in New York City's Latinx communities, salsa drew from traditional Cuban, Puerto Rican, and Colombian music, incorporating percussion-heavy ensembles, brass sections, and virtuosic piano solos. Characterized by complex polyrhythms, improvisational flair, and emotive vocal delivery, salsa's golden era saw widespread popularity in the 1980s, with its cultural significance extending beyond music to represent Latinx identity and community. Salsa's unique blend of Afro-Caribbean and Latin American influences sets it apart from other tropical genres, while its eclectic fusion of styles has influenced a range of musical traditions, from jazz and rock to tropical and Latin pop.

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My Latin Heart
Album - 8 Tracks - Released August 22, 2025

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AMARÍA LABOY
ARIA VEGA
Aldo Arturo
Angel Lopez
Angi Fire
Antonio Cartagena
Arturo Sandoval
Banda Los Coyulitos
Benja Valencia
Bernie Rosa
Bonny Cepeda
Celia Cruz
Chino El Gorila
Christian Alicea
DJ RAFA DO PR
Dani J
David Zahan
Deyco
ELENA ROSE
El Alfa
El High
El Micha
Ele A
Elvis Crespo
Erick Franchesky
Fran C
Frank Miami
Gaitanes
Geru y Su Legion 7
Gilberto Santa Rosa
Grecia Albán
Grupo 5
Grupo Asere
Grupo Chicapalá
Guanuche
Guayabo
Guayacán Orquesta
HDR
Hansel Y Raul
Helian Evans
Ismael Rivera
JEYSON
JJ Fuentes
Jason Joshua
Jay Roxxx
Jay Vázquez
Jaz
Jean Carlos Quintero
Jimmy Saa
Johnny Colon
Johnny Rivera
José Alberto "El Canario"
José y el Toro
Juan Guillermo
Juandi
Julio Ade
Junior Gonzalez
Kinito Mendez
La Banda Gorda
La Deskarga
La S
Larry & Joe
Las Chicas Del Can
Leoni Torres
Los Askis
Los Del Ki Records
Los del 7
Luis Mateus
Luis R Conriquez
Manu Chao
Marc Anthony
Marcial Istúriz
Menor Richard
Meridian Brothers
Miguel Bueno
Moa Rivera
Mon Laferte
NELSON DÍAZ Y LA CONSTELACIÓN
Nelson Arrieta
Nesty
Nino Segarra
Nueva H
Oplus
Porfi Baloa
Rami Attallah
Rike Music
Rodhen Santos
Roger Glenn
Rubby Pérez
Rubén Blades
Salsa Picante
Sebastián Emilio Alvarez Parafita
Secretto
Tito Rodriguez
Wichy Camacho
Willie Gonzalez
Yaniel Matos
Yiyo Sarante
los Consentidos de la casa
milo mateu
Luis R Conriquez
Camilo
El Alfa
Marc Anthony
Mon Laferte
Manu Chao
Adolescent's Orquesta
Un Poco de Ruido
Willie Colón
Lewis Somes
ELENA ROSE
Maelo Ruiz
La K'onga
Gilberto Santa Rosa
Elvis Crespo
Grupo Niche
R.K.M & Ken-Y
Franco "El Gorilla"
Eddie Santiago
Frankie Ruiz
Jerry Rivera
Luis Enrique
Nueva H
Celia Cruz
Yiyo Sarante
Grupo 5
Rubén Blades
LOS 4F
Héctor Lavoe
Víctor Manuelle
Grupo Zúmbale Primo
ChiChi Peralta
Jandy Feliz
CDobleta
Willie Gonzalez
Oscar D'León
David Pabon
El Gran Combo De Puerto Rico
Fran C
Hector & Tito
Peipper
Olga Tañón
Bryan Martínez
Dimension Latina
El Mago Y La Nueva
Carlos Santana
The Academy: Segunda Misión
Fito Olivares y Su Grupo
Onda Sabanera
Los Legendarios
Los Askis
Joe Arroyo
Tito Nieves
Nysix Music
Guayacán Orquesta
Mandale Flow
Tito Rojas
Rey Ruiz
Secretto
De Parranda
Los 4
Andy Montañez
Lalo Rodriguez
Proyecto Uno
Tropical Panamá
Juliana
La Sonora Matancera
Phontana
Tony Vega
LA INDIA
Linton
Bayriton
Fulanito
Angel Lopez
Nico Valdi
Grupo Galé
Mistel Kind
El General
Margarita
Fruko Y Sus Tesos
Ernesto Losa
Maria Conchita Alonso
Los Dorados
Adalberto Santiago
Ismael Rivera
MEL GRANDA
Tonny Tun Tun
Los Hermanos Rosario
El Micha
Los Llayras
La Combo Tortuga
Mickey Taveras
Ms. Ambar
Mr. Naisgai
Luisito Ayala Y La Puerto Rican Power
Servando & Florentino
Latinnites Music
Gringo
Nino Segarra
Tommy Ramirez y Sus Sonorritmicos