Latin American

Spanish-language music from North and South America.

Claudia Acuña (1971– )

Luna [2004, MaxJazz], C+
En Este Momento [2007, Marsalis Music], B–
Duo [2022, Ropeadope], B+(*)

Afro-Cuban All Stars

A Toda Cuba Le Gusta [1996, World Circuit/Nonesuch], B+(***)

Rauw Alejandro (1993– )

Plays Saturno [2023, Duars Entertainment/Sony Music Latin], B+(**)

Alex Alvear

Equatorial [2006, Colorado], B+(***)

Roxana Amed

Ontology [2021, Sony Music Latin], B
Unánime [2022, Sony Music Latin], B+(***)
w/Frank Carlberg: Los Trabajos Y Las Noches [2022, Sony Music Latin], B+(*)
Becoming Human [2024, Sony Music Latin], B+(***)

Angá

Echu Mingua [2006, World Circuit/Nonesuch], B

Alex Anwandter (1983– )

El Diablo En El Cuerpo [2023, 5 AM], B+(**)

Daymé Arocena (1992– )

Sonodardiogram [2019, Brownswood], B
Alkemi [2024, Brownswood], B+(*)

Joe Arroyo (1955–2011)

La Noche [1999, World Music Network/Riverboat], A–
Super Fiesta Con Joe Arroyo [1990–99, Discos Fuentes], B+(**)

Los Aterciopelados [1994– ]

Gozo Poderoso [2001, BMG Latino], B

Federico Aubele

Gran Hotel Buenos Aires [2003, Eighteenth Street Lounge Music], B+

Susana Baca (1944– )

Eco de Sombras / Echo of Shadows [2000, Virgin], B+
Afrodiaspora [2011, Luaka Bop], B+(*)

Bad Bunny (1994– )

X 100RPE [2018, Rimas Entertainment], B+(*)
YHLQMDLG [2020, Rimas], B+(**)
El Último Tour Del Mundo [2020, Rimas Entertainment], B+(*)
Un Verano Sin Ti [2022, Rimas Entertainment], B+(**)
Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana [2023, Rimas Entertainment], B+(**)
Debí Tirar Más Fotos [2025, Rimas Entertainment], B+(***)

J Balvin (1985– )

Vibras [2018, Universal Latin], B+(**)
w/Bad Bunny: Oasis [2019, Universal Music Latino], B+(**)
Colores [2020, Universal Latin], B+(**)

Lola Beltrán (1932–96)

Voz E Inspiracion [1975, Peerless], B+(**)

Marilina Bertoldi

Para Quien Trabajas Vol. 1 [2025, Sony Music Argentina], B+(**)

Ruben Blades (1948– )

Buscando America [1984, Elektra], B+
Escensas [1985, Elektra], B
Tangos [2010, Sunnyside], B
w/Roberto Delgado & Orquesta: Salswing! [2021, Rubén Blades Productions], B+(*)

Bloque

Bloque [1998, Warner Brothers], B

Bomba Estéreo [2009– ]

Elegancia Tropical [2012, Soundway], A–
Amanecer [2015, Sony Music Latin], B+(***)
Ayo [2017, Sony Music Latin], B+(**)
Deja [2021, Sony Music Latin], B+(**)
w/Rawayana: Astropical [2025, Sony Music Latin], B+(***)

Boogaloo Assassins [2013– ]

Old Love Dies Hard [2013, Sicario, EP], B+(***)

Boogat

El Gato Y Los Rumberos [2020, Ray-On, EP], B

Henry Brun

20th Anniversary [1992–2010, Richport], B+(**)

Buena Vista Social Club [1997– ]

Buena Vista Social Club [1997, World Circuit], A–
At Carnegie Hall [1998, Nonesuch, 2 CD], B+(***)
Lost and Found [1996–2000, World Circuit], B

Camila Cabello (1997– )

Camila [2018, Epic/Syco], B+(**)
Familia [2022, Epic], A–
C,XOXO [2024, Geffen/Interscope], B+(*)

Cachao (1918–2008)

Descargas Cubanas [1957, Panart], A–
Descargas: The Havana Sessions [1957–61, Yemaya, 2 CD], A–
Dos [1976, Salsoul], B+
Master Sessions Volume 1 [1993, Crescent Moon/Epic], A–
Master Sessions Volume 2 [1993, Crescent Moon/Epic], A
Cachao's Mambo All Stars: Como Siempre [2009, Sony/Eventus], B+(**)

Café Tacuba [1992– ]

Avalancha de Exitos [1996, WEA Latina], B
Cuatro Caminos [2003, MCA], B

Calle 13 [2005– ]

Residente o Visitante [2007, Norte], B+(***)
Entren Los Que Quieran [2010, Sony Music Latin], A–
MultiViral [2014, El Abismo/Sony Music Latin], B+(***)

Chicha Libre [2008– ]

Canibalismo [2012, Barbès], B+(*)
Cuatro Tigres [2013, Barbès, EP], B+(*)

Colombiafrica — The Mythic Orchestra

Voodoo Love Inna Champeta-Land [2007, Riverboat], A–

Edwin Colon Zayas

¡Bien Jibaro! Country Music of Puerto Rico [1994, Rounder], B+

Willie Colón (1950–2026)

w/Héctor Lavoe: Lo Mato [1973, Fania], B+(***)

José Conde

(R)evolucion [2006, Mr. Bongo], B+(*)

Conjunto Kubavana

Rumba en el Patio [1944–47, Tumbao], A–

Contemporary America

Another Center [2007, Adventure Music], B+(*)

Creole Choir of Cuba

Santiman [2013, Real World], B+(*)

Celia Cruz (1924–2003)

w/La Sonora Matancera: La Guarachera de Cuba [1950–53, Tumbao], B+(***)
Mi Diario Musical [1950–61, Polydor], B+(**)
The 'Brillante': Best of Celia Cruz with the Orchestras of Johnny Pacheco and Willie Colon [1974–77, Yaya], A–
The Best [(1991), Sony/Globo], B+
Exitos Eternos [1994–2001, Universal Latino], B–

Julio Cueva (1897–1975)

La Butuba Cubana [1943–45, Tumbao], B+(***)
Desintegrando [1944–47, Tumbao], A–

Eliana Cuevas

Espejo [2014, ALMA], B

Joe Cuba (1931–2009)

Wanted Dead or Alive: Bang! Bang! and Push, Push, Push [1966, Fania], A–

Lucrecia Dalt (1980– )

¡Ay! [2022, RVNG Intl], A–
A Danger to Ourselves [2025, RVNG Intl], B+(***)

Tony de la Rosa (1931– )

Así Se Baila en Tejas [1991, Rounder], B+

Lila Downs (1968– )

Balas y Chocolate [2015, RCA], B+(*)

Jorge Drexler (1964– )

Bailar en la Cueva [2014, Warner Music Latina], B+(**)

Gloria Estefan (1957– )

Let It Loose [1987, Epic], B+
Greatest Hits [(1992), Epic], B+
The Essential Gloria Estefan [1984–2003, Epic/Legacy, 2 CD], B

Silvana Estrada (1997– )

Marchita [2022, Glassnote], B+(*)
Vendrán Suaves Lluvias [2025, Glassnote], B+(*)

José Feliciano (1945– )

Light My Fire: The Very Best of José Feliciano [1967–74, RCA/Legacy], C+

Vicente Fernández (1940– )

Vicente Fernández y Sus Corridos Consentidos [2005, Sony Discos], B–

Ibrahim Ferrer (1927–2005)

Buena Vista Social Club Presents Ibrahim Ferrer [1999, Elektra/Nonesuch], B+
Mi Sueño [1998–2005, World Circuit/Nonesuch], B+(**)

Fuerza Regida [2019– ]

111xpantia [2025, Rancho Humilde/Street Mob/Sony Music Latin], B+(**)

Becky G (1997– )

Esquemas [2022, Kemosabe/RCA], B+(***)

Ghetto Brothers

Power-Fuerza [1972, Vampisoul], B+(*)

Ghetto Kumbé

Ghetto Kumbé [2020, ZZK], B+(**)

Girl Ultra (1996– )

Blush [2024, Big Dada, EP], B+(*)

Chabuca Granda (1920–83)

Tarimba Negra [1978, Pronto], B+(***)

Marco Granados

Music of Venezuela [2008, Soundbrush], B

Grupo Fantasma

Sonidos Gold [2008, High Wire Music], B+(*)
El Existential [2010, Nat Geo], B

Grupo Frontera

El Comienzo [2023, VHR Music], B+(**)

Grupo Mono Blanco [1977– ]

Soneros Jarochos: The Arhoolie Recordings 1989–1990 [1989–90, Arhoolie], B+(***)
¡Fandango! Sones Jarochos de Veracruz [2018, Smithsonian Folkways], B+(***)

Los Guanches

The Corpse Went Dancing Rumba [1996, Corason], A–

Juan Luis Guerra

Fogaraté [1994, Karen], A–
Ni Es Lo Mismo Ni Es Igual [1998, Karen], B+

Sexteto y Septeto Habanero

Las Raíces del Son: Grabaciones Completas 1925–1931 [1925–31, Tumbao, 4 CD], A–

Larry Harlow (1939–2021)

Orchestra Harlow: El Exigente [1967, Fania], B+(***)
Orchestra Harlow: Hommy: A Latin Opera [1973, Fania], B
Orchestra Harlow: Salsa [1973, Fania], B+(***)

Hermanos Gutiérrez

El Bueno Y El Malo [2022, Easy Eye Sound], A–
Sonido Cósmico [2024, Easy Eye Sound], A–

Magos Herrera

Distancia [2008, Sunnyside], B
México Azul [2010, Sunnyside], B

Ale Hop

w/Titi Bakorta: Mapambazuko [2025, Nyege Nyege Tapes], B+(***)

Ifé

0000+0000 [2021, Discos Ifá], B+(**)

Jaguar

Madremonte [2021, El Palmas Music], B+(*)

Los Jardineros

The Best of Los Jardineros [1929–32, Shanachie], B+(**)

Jar-E

Chicas Malas [2009, Exotic], B–

Raúl Jaurena

Te Amo Tango [2005, Soundbrush], B+(**)
Fuerza Milongnera [2008, Soundbrush], B+(**)

Flaco Jimenez (1939–2025)

Arriba El Norte [1969–80, Rounder], B+(**)
El Sonido de San Antonio [1980, Arhoolie], B+
Entre Humo y Botellas [1982–87, Rounder], B+(*)
San Antonio Soul [1991, Rounder], B+

Generoso Jimenez

El Trombon Majadero [1997, Bembe], B+

Jose Alfredo Jiminez (1926–73)

Las 100 Clásicas, Vol. 1 [1961–72, BMG, 2CD], B+

Steve Jordan

The Return of El Parche [1976–84, Rounder], B+

Kanaku y El Tigre [2015– ]

Quema Quema Quema [2015, Strut/Tigers Milk], B+(*)

Karol G (1991– )

Mañana Será Bonito [2023, Universal Music Latino], B+(***)
Tropicoqueta [2025, Bichota/Interscope], A–
No Me Arrepiento De Sentir Tanto [2026, Interscope], B+(***)

Gaby Kerpel

Carnabailito [2003, Nonesuch], B+

Kiko El Crazy

Pila'e Teteo [2023, Rimas], B+(**)

Sofia Rei Koutsovitis

Ojalá [2005, CD Baby], B+(***)
Sube Azul [2009, World Village/Harmonia Mundi], B+(*)

Mon Laferte (1983– )

Mon Laferte Vol. 1 [2015, Intolerancia], B+(*)
Seis [2021, Universal Music Mexico], A–
1940 Carmen [2021, Universal Music Mexico], B+(***)
Autopoiética [2023, Universal Music Mexico], A–
Femme Fatale [2025, Sony Music Latin], B+(**)

La Vida Boheme [2011– ]

Nuestra [2011, Nacional], B

Carin León (1989– )

Colmillo De Leche [2023, Socios/Oplaai], B+(**)

Orlando Cachaito Lopez (1933–2009)

Cachaito [2001, World Circuit/Nonesuch], A

Los Calvos

Estos Son Los Clavos [1967, RCA], A–
. . . Y Que Calvos! [1968, RCA], B+(***)

Los Cenzontles [1995– ]

w/Taj Mahal, David Hidalgo, Gary Haleamau, Sonny Lim: Adios Ke Aloha: Waves of the Same Sea [2026, Los Cenzontles Mexican Arts Center], B+(*)

Los de Abajo [1998– ]

LDA V The Lunatics [2006, Real World], A–

Los Golden Boys

Cumbia De Juventud [1964–69, Mississippi], B+(***)

Los Mohanes

La Tumbia [2017, Moli Del Tro], B+(*)

Los Orientales De Paramonga

1972–1976 [1976–76, Analog Africa], A–

Agustin Pereyra Lucena (1948–2019)

Puertos De Alternativa [1988, Far Out], B+(*)

Luciano Luciani

Mulata, Vamos A La Salsa [1970, Vampisoul], B+(***)

Maluma (1994– )

11:11 [2019, Sony Music Latin], B+(**)
Papi Juancho [2020, Sony Music Latin], B+(**)

Jessie Marquez

All I See Is Sky (Todo Lo Que Veo Es Cielo) [2011, Carena], B+(*)

María Márquez

Nature's Princess / Princesa de la Naturaleza [2003, Adventure Music], B
Tonada [2012, Adventure Music], B+(*)

Aurelio Martinez

Laru Beya [2011, Real World], B+(**)
Lándini [2014, Real World], B+(***)

Miguel Matamoros

w/Beny Moré: Conjunto Matamoros With Beny Moré [1945–47, Tumbao], A–

Kinito Méndez (1963– )

Exitos de Kinito Méndez [(2005), J&N], A–

Meridian Brothers

Meridian Vrothers V: El Advenimiento del Castillo Mujer [2005, Discrepant], A–
Devoción (Works 2005–2011) [2005–2011, Staubgold], A–
Salvadora Robot [2014, Soundway], B+(**)
Los Suicidas [2015, Soundway, EP], B+(**)
Cumbia Siglo XXI [2020, Bongo Joe], B+(***)
w/Conjunto Media Luna: Paz En La Tierra [2021, Bongo Joe], B+(**)
w/El Grupo Renascimento: Meridian Brothers and El Grupo Renascimento [2022, Ansonia], B+(**)

Mexrrissey

No Manchester [2016, Cooking Vinyl], B+(*)

Camila Meza

Traces [2016, Sunnyside], B
Camila Meza and the Nectar Orchestra: Ambar [2019, Sony Masterworks], B

Ismael Miranda (1950– )

w/Orchesetra Harlow: Oportunidad [1972, Fania], B+(**)

Juana Molina (1962– )

Wed 21 [2013, Crammed Discs], B+(**)
Halo [2017, Crammed Discs], B+(*)

Benny Moré (1919–63)

w/Pérez Prado: Mambos by Benny Moré: El Barbaro del Ritmo [1948–50, Tumbao], A
La Colección Cubana [1953–59, Music Club], A–
El Legendario Ídolo del Pueblo Cubano: Grabaciones Completas 1953–1960 [1953–60, Tumbao, 4 CD], A–

Septeto Nacional de Ignacio Piñeiro [1927– ]

Sexteto Nacional: Cubaneo [1927–28, Tumbao], A–
Ignacio Piñeiro and His Septeto Nacional [1928–30, Tumbao], A
¡Sin Rumba No Hay Son! [2010, World Village], B+(**)

Nuriya

Tanita [2011, Musica Almaya], B+(**)

Eliades Ochoa

Sublime Illusion [1999, Higher Octave], B

Ocote Soul Sounds

w/Adrian Quesada: The Alchemist Manifesto [2008, ESL Music], B+(*)
Taurus [2011, ESL Music], B+(**)

Okan

Espiral [2020, Lulaworld], B+(***)

Okuté

Okuté [2021, Chulo], B+(***)

Ondatrópica [2012– ]

Ondatrópica [2012, Soundway], A–

Opaluna

Opaluna [2016, Ridgeway], B

Orquesta Akokán

Orquesta Akokán [2018, Daptone], B+(***)
América! [2026, Daptone], B+(*)

Orquesta Revé

La Explosion del Momento! [1989, Real World], B+

Os Clavelitos [2016– ]

Arriving [2016, self-released], B–

Ozomatli [1998– ]

Ozomatli [1998, Almo], B
Street Signs [2004, Concord], A–
Live at the Fillmore [2005, Concord], B+
Non-Stop: Mexico to Jamaica [2017, Cleopatra], B+(*)

Violeta Parra (1917–67)

Las Últimas Composiciones De Violeta Parra [1966, RCA], B+(***)

People of Earth

People of Earth [2023, Truth Revolution Recording Collective], B+(**)

Astor Piazzolla (1921–92)

Sinfonia De Tango [1955, Disques Vogue, EP], B+(**)
Tango: Zero Hour [1986, Pangaea], A
w/Gary Burton: The New Tango [1987, Atlantic], B–
Concierto para Bandoneon / Tres Tangos [1988, Nonesuch], B+
The Rough Dancer and the Cyclical Night [1988, Pangaea], A–
The Rough Guide to Astor Piazzolla [1957–88, World Music Network], A
Love Tanguedia [1989, WEA Latina], B
La Historia del Tango, Vol. 2 [(1991), Polydor], B–
w/Gidon Kremer: Maria de Buenos Aires [1998, Teldec, 2CD], A–
w/Trio Animae: 3 Minutos con la Realidad [2001, Cascavelle, 2CD], B

Lido Pimienta (1986– )

Miss Colombia [2020, Anti-], B+(**)
Caribenya [2026, Anti-], B+(*)

Plastilina Mosh

All U Need Is Mosh [2008, Nacional], B+(**)

Los Pleneros de la 21

Para Todos Ustedes [2005, Smithsonian/Folkways], A–

Peso Pluma (1999– )

Génesis [2023, Double P], B+(**)

Guillermo Portabales (1911–70)

El Creador De La Guajira De Salon 1937–1943: Al Vaivén de Mi Carreta [1937–43, Tumbao], A–
El Carretero [1962–70, World Circuit], B+(**)

Pérez Prado (1916–89)

Kuba-Mambo 1947–1949 [1947–49, Tumbao], A–
The Best of Pérez Prado: The Original Mambo No. 5 [1949–59, RCA/Legacy], A
Mondo Mambo: The Best of Pérez Prado and His Orchestra [1950–61, Rhino], A–

Puerto Plata (1923– )

Mujer de Cabaret [2007, IASO], A–

Lucía Pulido

Luna Menguante/Waning Moon [2006, Adventure Music], B+(*)

Radio Zumbido [2002– ]

Los Últimos Días del AM [2003, Palm], A–

Ranil (1935–2020)

Ranil Y Su Conjunto Tropical: Ranil Y Su Conjuto Tropical (Limited Dance Edition) [(2020), Analog Africa], A–
Stay Safe and Sound Ranil Selection!! [(2020), Analog Africa], B+(***)
Ranil Y Su Conjunto Tropical: Galaxia Tropical [(2026), Analog Africa], A–

Reyna Tropical

Malegría [2024, Psychic Hotline], B+(***)

Ritmo Machine [2011– ]

Welcome to the Ritmo Machine [2011, Nacional], B+(**)

Rizomagic

Voltaje Raizal [2021, Disasters by Choice], B+(**)

Rodrigo y Gabriela

Area 52 [2012, ATO], B+(***)

Arsenio Rodriguez (1911–71)

Montuneando [1946–50, Tumbao], A
Dundunbanza 1946–1951 [1946–51, Tumbao], A–

Silvio Rodriguez

Cuba Classics 1: Silvio Rodriguez: Greatest Hits [(1991), Luaka Bop], B

Las Rubias del Norte

Panamericana [2006, Barbès], B+(***)

Paulina Rubio (1971– )

Border Girl [2002, Universal], B+(*)

Draco Rosa (1970– )

Vino [2008, Phantom Vox], B

Juana Rozas

Tanya [2025, Sony Music Argentina], B+(**)

Florencia Ruiz

Luz de la Noche (Light of the Night) [2011, Adventure Music], B+(*)

Frankie Ruiz (1958–98)

Gold [1990–98, Hip-O, 2 CD], B+(*)

Saborit

Que Linda Es Mi Cuba [2006, Tumi Music], A–

Mingo Saldivar

I Love My Freedom, I Love My Texas [1992, Rounder], B+

Romeo Santos (1981– )

Golden [2017, Sony Latin], B+(*)

Santos Viejos

Pop Aut [2006, Cacao Musica], B

Nico Saquito (1901–83)

Good-bye Mr. Cat [1982, World Circuit], B+

Ximena Sariñana (1985– )

Mediocre [2008, Warner Music Latina], B–
Ximena Sariñana [2011, Warner Brothers], B+(**)

Diego Schissi (1969– )

Tongos [2010, Sunnyside], B

Compay Segundo (1907–2003)

Lo Mejor de la Vida [1997, Nonesuch], B
Las Flores de la Vida [2000, Nonesuch], B+(*)

Selena (1971–95)

Ones [1990–95, EMI Latin], B+

Shakira (1977– )

Laundry Service [2001, Epic], A–
Fijación Oral, Vol. 1 [2005, Epic], B+
Oral Fixation, Vol. 2 [2005, Epic], A–
She Wolf [2009, Epic], A–
Sale el Sol [2010, Sony Latin Music/Epic], A–
Live From Paris [2011, Sony Latin Music], B+(**)
Shakira [2014, RCA], A–
El Dorado [2017, Sony Latin Music], B+(***)
Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran [2024, Sony Latin], B+(***)

Sierra Maestra

Sonando Ya [2009, World Village], B

Six Sex

Fantasy [2019, Dale Play, EP], B+(*)
Area 69 [2022, Dale Play, EP], B+(**)
6X [2023, Dale Play, EP], B+(**)
Satisfire [2024, Dale Play, EP], B+(***)
X-Sex [2025, Dale Play, EP], A–

Soda Stereo [1984–1997]

Canción Animal [1990, Sony], B+(*)

Sones de México Ensemble [1996– ]

Esta Tierra Es Tuya [2007, Sones de México], B+(*)

La Sonora Matancera

Se Formó la Rumbantela [1948–50, Tumao], A–

Joan Soriano (1972– )

El Duque de la Bachata [2010, IASO, CD+DVD], B+(***)
La Familia Soriano [2011, IASO], A–

Spanglish Fly [2012– ]

New York Boogaloo [2015, Caco World Music], B+(*)

Spanish Harlem Orchestra [2002– ]

Across 110th Street [2004, Libertad], B–

Systema Solar

Systema Solar [2009, Chusma], A–

Tainy (1989– )

Data [2023, Neon16], B+(*)

Tiempo Libre

Arroz Con Mango [2005, Shanachie], B+

Ana Tijoux (1977– )

1977 [2009, Nacional], B+(**)
La Bala [2012, Relativity], B+(*)
Vengo [2014, Nacional], B+(**)

Tokischa (1996– )

Amor and Droga [2026, Warner Latina], B+(***)

Yomo Toro

Funky Jibaro [1988, Antilles], B

Don Tosti

Pachuco Boogie [(2002), Arhoolie], A–

Trak Trak

Sur Sur [2020, Ciclismo], A–

Tribu Baharu

Pa'l Más Exigente Bailador [2015, self-released], A–

Los Van Van [1969– ]

Songo [1989, Mango], A–
Best of Los Van Van [(1997), Milan], B+
La Colección Cubana [(1999), Music Club], A–
The Best of Los Van Van [(2000), Hemisphere], A–

Eva Ybarra

A Mi San Antonio [1994, Rounder], B+

La Yegros

Magnetismo [2016, Soundway], B+(***)

Yerba Buena

President Alien [2003, Razor & Tie], B+(***)

Yusa

Breathe [2005, Tumi], B

Edmundo P. Zaldivar (H)

Carnavalitos [1955, Pampa, EP], A–

Zoé

Reptilectric [2009, EMI/Noiselab], B

Mati Zundel

Amazonico Gravitante [2012, Waxploitation/ZZK], A–

Various Artists

Afro-Latino [(1998), Putumayo], B+
Andina: The Sound of the Peruvian Andes 1968–1978 [1968–78, Tiger's Milk/Strut], A–
Bachata Roja: Acoustic Bachata From the Cabaret Era [1962–90, IASO], B+(**)
Bachata Roja: Amor y Amargue [1960, IASO], B+(***)
The Best Tango Album in the World . . . Ever! [1982–2000, Capitol, 2CD], B
El Caíman: Sones Huastecos [1971–96, Corason], B+
Cartagena! Curro Fuentes and the Big Band Cumbia and Descarga Sound of Colombia 1962–72 [1962–72, Soundway], A
Champeta w/Edna Martinez: Diblo Dibala Special [2024, NTS], A–
Chévere [2017, Parma], B
Colombia [1981–2000, Putumayo World Music], A–
Cuadernos de Mexico [2004, Winter & Winter, 3 CD], B+
Cuba Classics 2: Dancing with the Enemy [(1991), Luaka Bop], B
Cuba: Fully Charged [(1993), Earthworks], B+
Cuba: Music and Revolution: Culture Clash in Havana Cuba: Experiments in Latin Music 1975–85 Vol. 1 [1975–85, Soul Jazz, 2CD], B+(***)
Cuba: Music and Revolution: Culture Clash in Havana Cuba: Experiments in Latin Music 1973–85 Vol. 2 [1973–85, Soul Jazz, 2CD], A–
Cuba Now [(1998), Hemisphere], B+
Cuban Dance Party: Routes of Rhythm, Volume 2 [(1990), Rounder], B–
Cumbia Cumbia: A Selection of Colombian Cumbia Recordings [1989, World Circuit], A–
Cumbia Cumbia 2 [1994, World Circuit], B+
Estrellas de Arieto: Los Heroes [1979, World Circuit, 2 CD], A–
Fania Goes Psychedelic [1967–71, Craft Latino], B+(***)
It's a Good, Good Feeling: The Latin Soul of Fania Records: The Singles [1967–75, Craft, 4CD], B+(**)
Havana, Cuba, ca. 1957: Rhythms and Songs for the Orishas [1957, Smithsonian Folkways], B+(**)
Jukebox Mambo: Rumba and Afro-Latin Accented Rhythm and Blues 1949–1960 [1949–60, Jazzman], B+(***)
La Locura de Machuca 1975–1980 [1975–80, Analog Africa], B+(**)
Edna Martinez Presents Picó! (Sound System Culture From the Colombian Caribbean) [1950, Strut], A–
Merengue Típico, Nueva Generación! [1960, Bongo Joe], A–
New Orleans Mambo: Cuba to NOLA [1974–2019, Putumayo World Music], B+(***)
NYC Salsa: The Incendiary Sound of Latin New York [1970–79, Fania, 2 CD], B+(**)
Nu Yorica! Culture Clash in New York City: Experiments in Latin Music 1970–77 [1970–77, Soul Jazz, 2CD], B+(***)
The Original Sound of Cumbia [1948–79, Soundway, 2CD], A
Palenque Palenque! Champeta Criolla and Afro Roots in Colombia 1975–91 [1975–91, Soundway], A–
Panama! Latin, Calypso and Funk on the Isthmus 1965–75 [1965–75, Soundway], B+(***)
Panama! 2: Latin Sounds, Cumbia Tropical and Calypso Funk on the Isthmus 1967–77 [1967–77, Soundway], A–
Peru Bravo: Funk, Soul and Psych From Peru's Radical Decade [1968–74, Tiger's Milk], B+(*)
Putumayo Presents: ¡Baila! A Latin Dance Party [1996–2005, Putumayo World Music], B
Putumayo Presents: Café Cubano [1998–2006, Putumayo World Music], B
Putumayo Presents: Latin Lounge [2000–2004, Putumayo World Music], B
Putumayo Presents: Latin Reggae [1995–2006, Putumayo World Music], B
Putumayo Presents: Nuevo Latino [(2004), Putumayo World Music], B+
Putumayo Presents: Puerto Rico [1959–99, Putumayo], A–
Putumayo Presents: Radio Latino [2001–2006, Putumayo World Music], B
Putumayo Presents: Tango Around the World [2001–2007, Putumayo World Music], B+(*)
Putumayo Presents: Women of Latin America [1999–2004, Putumayo World Music], B
The Roots of Chicha: Psychedelic Cumbias From Peru [1968–78, Barbès], A–
The Rough Guide to Bachata [1993–2005, World Music Network], B+(***)
The Rough Guide to Boogaloo [1964–74, World Music Network], A–
The Rough Guide to Colombian Street Party [2005–2008, World Music Network], A–
The Rough Guide to Cuban Son [(2000), World Music Network], B+
The Rough Guide to Cumbia [(2000), World Music Network], B+
The Rough Guide to Cumbia [Second Edition] [1975–2012, World Music Network], B+(***)
The Rough Guide to Latin Disco [1975–2014, World Music Network], B+(*)
The Rough Guide to Mambo [1948–2003, World Music Network], B+
The Rough Guide to Merengue [1992–2005, World Music Network], A–
The Rough Guide to Merengue and Bachata [1994–2001, World Music Network], A–
The Rough Guide to Merengue Dance [(2009), World Music Network], A–
The Rough Guide to Psychedelic Cumbia [1969–2014, World Music Network], B+(***)
The Rough Guide to Psychedelic Salsa [2008–2013, World Music Network], B+(**)
The Rough Guide to Salsa [(2000), World Music Network], B+
The Rough Guide to Salsa Dance [1964–99, World Music Network], B+
The Rough Guide to the Music of Central America [(2001), World Music Network], B+
The Rough Guide to the Music of Mexico [(2002), World Music Network], B+
¡Sabroso! The Afro-Latin Groove [(1998), Rhino], B+
Salsa Clasica: A Taste of Classic Latin Flavors [1962–95, Music Club], A–
Super Disco Pirata: De Tepito Para El Mundo 1965–1980 [1965–80, Analog Africa], B+(***)
El Último Paraíso [2001, Winter & Winter], B

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