Latin American (Reference)

Spanish-language music from North and South America.

The reference list includes records that have been obtained and/or rated (in blue) as well as many other records that have been recommended from various sources.

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+(***)
• Distinto Diferente [1999, World Circuit]
• Step Forward: The Next Generation [2005, Globe Star]

Francisco Aguabella (1925– )

• Agua de Cuba [1999, Cubop]

José "El Canario" Alberto (1958– )

• On Time [1996, Sony]
• Back to the Mambo: Tribute to Machito [1997, RMM]
• Herido [1999, Ryko Latino]
• Differente [2001, Universal]

Rauw Alejandro (1993– )

• Saturno [2022, Duars Entertainment/Sony Music Latin]
• Plays Saturno [2023, Duars Entertainment/Sony Music Latin], B+(**)

Tito Allen

• Ahora y Siempre [1994, Fania]
• Feliz y Dichoso [1995, Fania]

Adalberto Alvarez

• Adalberto Alvarez y Su Son [1993, Sony International]

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+(*)

Los Amigos Invisibles

• Arepa 3000: A Venezuelan Journey into Space [2000, Luaka Bop]

Angá

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

Ansanm'

• Ansanm' [1998, Declic]

Marc Anthony

• Todo a Su Tiempo [1995, Soho Latino]
• Contra la Corriente [1997, RMM]

Antonio Arcaño (1911–91)

• Danzón Mambo 1944–1951 [1944–51, Tumbao]

Alfredo "Chocolate" Armenteros

• Chocolate Dice [1992, SAR]

Desi Arnaz (1917–86)

• The Best of Desi Arnaz: The Mambo King [(1996), RCA]
• Babalu [(1996), RCA]
• Cuban Originals [(1999), RCA]

Daymé Arocena

• Sonodardiogram [2019, Brownswood], B

Joe Arroyo (1955–2011)

• Fuego [1993, Sonotone]
• 30 Pegaditas de Oro [(1997), Discos Fuentes]
• La Noche [1999, World Music Network/Riverboat], A–
• Super Fiesta Con Joe Arroyo [1990–99, Discos Fuentes], B+(**)

Los Aterciopelados [1994– ]

• La Pipa de la Paz [1997, RCA]
• Gozo Poderoso [2001, BMG Latino], B
• Evolución: 17 Grandes Exitos [(2002), BMG]

Federico Aubele

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

Susana Baca (1944– )

• Susana Baca [1997, Warner Brothers]
• Eco de Sombras / Echo of Shadows [2000, Virgin], B+
• Espitiru Vivo [2002]
• 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+(**)

J Balvin (1985– )

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

Don Barreto

• Don Baretto, Vol. 1 [1932–35, Harlequin]

The Barrio Boyzz

• How We Roll [1995, SBK/EMI]
• 12 Super Exitos [(1997), EMI]

Batacumbele [1981– ]

• In Concert Live at the University of Puerto Rico [1988, Montuno]

Mario Bauzá (1911–93)

• Tanga [1992, Messidor]
• 944 Columbus [1993, Messidor]

Graciela Beltrán

• 16 Exitos [(1990), CEMA]

Ruben Blades (1948– )

• Buscando America [1984, Elektra], B+
• Escensas [1985, Elektra], B
• Rubén Blades y Son del Solar . . . Live! [1990, Elektra]
• Caminado [1991, Sony Discos]
• Amor y Control [1992, Sony Discos]
• Rosa de los Vientos [1996, Sony Discos]
• Tiempos [1999, Sony International]
• Tangos [2010, Sunnyside], B
• w/Roberto Delgado & Orquesta: Salswing! [2021, Rubén Blades Productions], B+(*)

Bloque

• Bloque [1998, Warner Brothers], B

Bomba Estéreo [2009– ]

• Blow Up [2009, Nacional]
• Elegancia Tropical [2012, Soundway], A–
• Amanecer [2015, Sony Music Latin], B+(***)
• Ayo [2017, Sony Music Latin], B+(**)
• Deja [2021, 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

Jimmy Bosch (1962– )

• Soneando Trombon [1998, Rykolatino]
• Salsa Dura [1999, Rykolatino]

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

Los Bukis [1975– ]

• Falso Amor [1975, Fonovisa]
• Me Volvi a Acordarme de Ti [1991, Laser]
• Quiereme [1992, Fonovisa]

Camila Cabello (1997– )

• Camila [2018, Epic/Syco], B+(**)
• Familia [2022, Epic], A–

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
• Descarga Cubana [(2000), International Music]
• Cachao's Mambo All Stars: Como Siempre [2009, Sony/Eventus], B+(**)

Café Tacuba [1992– ]

• Avalancha de Exitos [1996, WEA Latina], B
• Reves / Yosoy [1999, Warner Brothers, 2 CD]
• Cuatro Caminos [2003, MCA], B

Los Caifanes [1990– ]

• El Diablito [1990, BMG]
• El Silencio [1992, RCA]
• Historia [(1997), RCA International]

Calle 13 [2005– ]

• Calle 13 [2005, Norte]
• Residente o Visitante [2007, Norte], B+(***)
• Los de Atrás Vienen Conmigo [2008, Norte]
• Entren Los Que Quieran [2010, Sony Music Latin], A–
• MultiViral [2014, El Abismo/Sony Music Latin], B+(***)

Los Camperos de Valles

• The Muse [1995, Corason]

Pupi Campo

• Rhumbas and Mambos [1948–51, Tumbao]

Caña Brava [1992– ]

Angel Canales

• Sabor con Angel Canales [1975, Fania/Emusica]

Canario y Sus Peleneros

• Canario y Sus Pleneros: Plenas [Ansonia]

Chango Spasiuk

• Tarefero de Mis Pagos [2005, Piranha]

Chicha Libre [2008– ]

• Sonido Amazonico [2008, Barbès]
• Canibalismo [2012, Barbès], B+(*)
• Cuatro Tigres [2013, Barbès, EP], B+(*)

Jose Miguel Class

• Gallito de Manati [Ansonia]

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– )

• El Malo [1968, Fania]
• The Good, the Bad, the Ugly [1975, Fania]
• The Big Break [1976, Fania]
• Metiendo Mano [1977, Fania]
• w/Ruben Blades: Siembra [1978, Fania]
• Solo [1980, Fania]
• Altos Secretos [1989, Fania]
• Super Exitos [(1992), Fania]
• Salsa's Bad Boy [(1993), Charly]
• Singers of the Cibao [1994, Vaya]

César Concepción (1909–74)

• Plenas Favoritas [Ansonia]

José Conde

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

Conjunto Casino

• Rumba Quimbumba 1941–1946 [1941–46, Tumbao]
• Mañana Vendras [1941–48, Musica Latina]

Conjunto Kubavana

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

Contemporary America

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

Control Machete

• Artilleria Pesada Presenta [1999, Polygram]

Jack Costanzo (1922– )

• Scorching the Skins [2002, Cubop]

Creole Choir of Cuba

• Tande-La [2010, Real World]
• Santiman [2013, Real World], B+(*)

Elvis Crespo

• Suavemente [1998, Sony]

Cristian (1974– )

• Mis Mejores Momentos: Para Coleccionistas [1997, Universal]

Celia Cruz (1924–2003)

• w/La Sonora Matancera: La Guarachera de Cuba [1950–53, Tumbao], B+(***)
• Mi Diario Musical [1950–61, Polydor], B+(**)
• The Best [(1991), Sony/Globo], B+
• 30 Exitos: Reynas de la Musica Tropical [(1996), Sony]
• 100% Azucar: The Best of Celia Cruz and Sonora Matancera [(1997), Rhino]
• Exitos Eternos [1994–2001, Universal Latino], B–
• Regalo del Alma [2003, Sony International]

Cuarteto Patria

• w/Manu Dibango: CubAfrica [1998, Celluloid]

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)

• To Be with You [1962, Seeco]
• El Raton [1963, Tico]
• We Must Be Doing Something Right [1965, Tico]
• Wanted Dead or Alive: Bang! Bang! and Push, Push, Push [1966, Fania], A–
• The Best of Joe Cuba [(1970), Tico]

Cubanismo [1996– ]

• Jesus Alemany's ¡Cubanismo! [1996, Hannibal]
• Reencarnacion [1998, Hannibal]
• Mardi Gras Mambo [2000, Hannibal]

Lucrecia Dalt (1980– )

• ¡Ay! [2022, RVNG Intl], A–

Frankie Dante (1945–93)

Tony de la Rosa (1931– )

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

Oscar d'Leon

• La Formula Original [1999, RMM]

Mark Diamond

• Brujeria [1971, Fania]

Los Dos Reales

• Serie Platino [(1998), RCA]

Lila Downs (1968– )

• La Sandunga [1999, Aries Music Entertainment]
• Una Sangre (One Blood) [2004, Narada]
• Shake Away / Ojo de Culebra [2008, Manhattan]
• Balas y Chocolate [2015, RCA], B+(*)

Jorge Drexler (1964– )

• Frontera [1999, Virgin]
• Bailar en la Cueva [2014, Warner Music Latina], B+(**)

Emmanuel

• Coleccion Original [(1998), RCA]

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+(*)

Candido Fabré

• Poquito a Poco [1999, Candela]

Los Fabulosos Cadillacs [1992– ]

• El Leon [1992, Discos CBS]
• Fabulosos Calaveras [1997, BMG]
• 20 Grandes Exitos [(1998), Sony]

Fania All Stars [1968– ]

• Salsa [1975, Island]
• Fania All-Stars [1975, Island]
• Live at Yankee Stadium, Volumes 1–2 [1976, Charly]
• Viva la Charanga [1986, Sterns]
• Latin, Soul & Jazz [(1993), Charly]
• Fania All-Stars With Celia Cruz [(1997), Sony]
• Fania All-Stars With Willie Colon and Ruben Blades [(1997), Sony]

Cheo Feliciano (1935– )

• Cheo [1971, Fania]
• Pura Salsa [(2006), Universal Music Latino]

José Feliciano (1945– )

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

Alejandro Fernandez

• Grandes Exitos a la Manera de Alejandro Fernandez [(1994), Sony]
• Me Estoy Enamorando [1997, Sony]

Vicente Fernández (1940– )

• Hoy Platique con Mi Gallo [1986, Sony Discos]
• Lo Mejor de la Baraj [1988, Sony]
• Tesoros Musicales [1988, Discos CBS]
• Por Tu Maldito Amor [1989, Sony Discos]
• El Hijo del Pueblo [1990, Sony]
• Palabra de Rey [1990, Sony]
• Los 15 Grandes Exitos [(1990), Discos CBS]
• 15 Grandes con el Numero 1 [(1990), Sony]
• 15 Nuevos Exitos con el Idolo de Mexico [(1990), Sony]
• Recordando a los Panchos [1994, Sony Discos]
• Vicente Fernandez [1994, Sony]
• Vicente Fernández y Sus Corridos Consentidos [2005, Sony Discos], B–
• Canciones de Sus Pelicula [Sony]
• Dos Gigantes de la C [Sony]
• 16 Exitos, Vol. 2 [Sony Discos]

Ibrahim Ferrer (1927–2005)

• Buena Vista Social Club Presents Ibrahim Ferrer [1999, Elektra/Nonesuch], B+
• Buenos Hermanos [2003, Nonesuch]
• Mi Sueño [1998–2005, World Circuit/Nonesuch], B+(**)

Flor de Caña

• Muevete! (Move It!) [1988, Flying Fish]

Frank Emilio Flynn (1921–2001)

• A Tiempo de Danzon [1998, Milan Latino]

Juan-Carlos Formell

• Songs from a Little Blue House [1999, RCA]

Fruko

• Todos Bailan Salsa [1999, Riverboat]

Becky G (1997– )

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

Juan Gabriel (1950– )

• 15 Anos Baladas Exitos [(1987), RCA]
• 14 Exitos Originales: Para Ti [(1988), BMG]
• Gracias por Esperar [1994, BMG Latin]

Ghetto Kumbé

• Ghetto Kumbé [2020, ZZK], B+(**)

Tito Gomez (1948–2007)

• La Herencia [(2007), Fania/Emusica]

Marco Granados

• Music of Venezuela [2008, Soundbrush], B

Grupo Fantasma

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

• Bachata Rosa [1990, Karen]
• Fogaraté [1994, Karen], A–
• Ni Es Lo Mismo Ni Es Igual [1998, Karen], B+

Julio Gutierrez

• Cuban Jam Session, Vol. 1 [Panart]
• Progessive Latin [Gema]

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+(***)
• The Best of Orchestra Harlow and Ismael Miranda [(1976), Fania]
• My Time Is Now [1991, Ache]

Magos Herrera

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

Hombres G

• Los Singles 1984–1993 [1984–93, WEA International]

Ifé

• 0000+0000 [2021, Discos Ifá], B+(**)

Enrique Iglesias

• Enrique [1999, Interscope]

La India

• Sobre el Fuego [1997, RMM]

Pedro Infante

• 30 Exitos, Vol. 2 [(1996), Sony]
• Historia Musical [(1998), Musart]

Inti Illimani [1979– ]

• Imaginacion [1984, Redwood]
• Hacia la Libertad / Nueva Cancion Chilena [(1995), Alex]
• The Best of Inti-Illimani [(2000), Xenophile]

Jaguar

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

Jaguares [1996– ]

• Bajo el Azul de Tu Misterio [1999, RCA International, 2 CD]

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– )

• Flaco's First [1955–56, Arhoolie]
• Un Mojado sin Licencia [1955–67, Arhoolie]
• 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+
• The Best of Flaco Jimenez [(1999), Arhoolie]

Generoso Jimenez

• El Trombon Majadero [1997, Bembe], B+

Jose Alfredo Jiminez (1926–73)

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

Carlo Jones

• Carlo Jones and the Surinam Kaseko Troubadours [1995, MW]

Steve Jordan

• The Return of El Parche [1976–84, Rounder], B+
• The Many Sounds of Esteban "Steve" Jordan [(1985), Arhoolie]

Juaneco y Su Combo [1968–2012]

• Masters of Chicha, Vol.1 [(2008), Barbes]

Los Jubilados

• Cero Faranduleros [2000, Corason]

Kanaku y El Tigre [2015– ]

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

Karol G (1991– )

• Mañana Será Bonito [2023, Universal Music Latino], 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+(***)

Totó La Momposina

• Pacantó [1999, Nuevos Medios]

Lara and Reyes

• Navidad [2000, Higher Octave]
• World Jazz [2000, Higher Octave]

La Vida Boheme [2011– ]

• Nuestra [2011, Nacional], B

Hector Lavoe (1946–93)

• La Voz [1975, Fania]
• De Ti Depende (It's Up to You) [1976, Fania]
• Comedia [1978, Fania]
• Strikes Back [1987, Fania]

Lebrón Brothers [1967– ]

• Salsa y Control [1970, Cotique]
• Picadillo a la Criolla [1971, Cotique]
• En la Union Esta la Fuerza [1972, Cotique]
• Criollo [1982, Fania/Emusica]

Lissette

• 20 Exitos de Oro Romantico [(1996), Polygram]

Joe Loco (1921–88)

• Loco Motion [1960, Fantasy]

Orlando Cachaito Lopez (1933–2009)

• Cachaito [2001, World Circuit/Nonesuch], A

Los Corraleros De Majagual [1962– ]

• The Rough Guide to Los Corraleros De Majagual [(2013), World Music Network]

Los de Abajo [1998– ]

• Cybertropic Chilango Power [2002, Luaka Bop]
• LDA V The Lunatics [2006, Real World], A–

Los del Rio

• A Mi Me Gusta [1994, BMG]
• Macarena Non Stop [1996, Ariola]

Los Golden Boys

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

Luciano Luciani

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

La Mafia

• Nuestras Mejores Canciones: 17 Super Exitos [(1993), Capitol]
• Vida [1995, Sony Discos]
• Exitos en Vivo [(1995), Sony]
• Un Millon de Rosas [1996, Sony Discos]
• 14 Super Exitos [(1997), EMI]
• Hits de Collecion, Vol. 1 [(1998), Sony]

Maluma (1994– )

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

Maná

• En Vivo [1995, WEA Latina]
• Suenos Liquidos [1997, WEA Latina]

José Mangual, Jr.

• 40 Años de Exitos: Complete Su Coleccion [(2007), Velvet, 2 CD]

Armando Manzanero (1935– )

• Amor en Piano [1994, Polygram Latino]

Mariachi Reyes del Aserradero

• Songs From Jalisco [1994, Corason]

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+(*)

Ricky Martin (1971– )

• A Medio Vivir [1995, Sony]

Aurelio Martinez

• Garifuna Soul [2006, Stonetree]
• 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–
• La Epoca de Oro de Miguel Matamoros [(1992), RCA]

Mazz [1978– ]

• Live!!! Una Noche Juntos [1992, EMI Latin]
• Mazz Romanticos Que Nunca [1993, EMI Latin]
• Nuestras Mejores Canciones: 17 Super Exitos [(1993), EMI Latin]
• Solo Para Ti [1995, EMI Latin]
• 14 Super Exitos [(1997), EMI]
• La Continuacion (Number 16 Part 2) [EMI Latin]

Kinito Méndez (1963– )

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

Lydia Mendoza

• Mal Hombre and Other Original Hits from the 1930s [(1992), Arhoolie]
• First Queen of Tejano Music [1950–64, Arhoolie]

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

Lisandro Meza

• Grandes Exitos, Vol. 1 [(1994), Vedisco]
• Pa'l Mundo [1996, Faisan]
• El Goool [TTH]
• 15 Exitos [Discos Fuentes]

Luis Miguel

• 14 Grandes Exitos [(1989), Capitol]
• Segundo Romance [1994, Latina]
• El Concierto [1995, WEA Latina]
• 15 Hits: Pistas Favoritas [(1995), Spartacus]

Manuel "El Guajiro" Mirabal

• Buena Vista Social Club Presents: Manuel Guajiro Mirabal [2004, World Circuit/Nonesuch]

Ismael Miranda (1950– )

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

Juana Molina (1962– )

• Segundo [2000, Domino]
• Tres Cosas [2004, Domino]
• Wed 21 [2013, Crammed Discs], B+(**)
• Halo [2017, Crammed Discs], B+(*)

Andy Montanez

• Mejor Acompando que Nunca [(1999), Polygram]

Noro Morales (1911–64)

• Rhumbas and Mambos 1948–1951 [1948–51, Tumbao]

Benny Moré (1919–63)

• w/Pérez Prado: Mambos by Benny Moré: El Barbaro del Ritmo [1948–50, Tumbao], A
• Mata Siguaraya [1949–51, RCA]
• Magia Antillana [1949–53, RCA]
• Y Hoy Como Ayer [1953–58, RCA]
• Cuban Originals [1949–58, RCA]
• La Colección Cubana [1953–59, Music Club], A–
• El Legendario Ídolo del Pueblo Cubano: Grabaciones Completas 1953–1960 [1953–60, Tumbao, 4 CD], A–
• The Most from Benny Moré [(1976), RCA]
• Voz y Obra: The Voice and Work of Benny Moré [(1996), Milan]

Los Muñequitos de Matanzas

• Congo Yambumba [1994, Qbadisc]
• Vacunao [1995, Qbadisc]
• Cantar Maravilloso [Globestyle]
• Guaguanco / Yambu / Columbia [Vitral]
• Los Muñequitos de Matanzas [Vitral]

Septeto Nacional de Ignacio Piñeiro [1927– ]

• Sexteto Nacional: Cubaneo [1927–28, Tumbao], A–
• Ignacio Piñeiro and His Septeto Nacional [1928–30, Tumbao], A
• Mas Cuba Libres [1999, Network]
• ¡Sin Rumba No Hay Son! [2010, World Village], B+(**)
• Sones Cubanos [Seeco]

La Negra Graciana

• Sones Jarochos [1994, Corason]

NG La Banda

• The Best of NG La Banda [2000, Hemisphere]
• En la Calle [QBA]

Nuriya

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

Eliades Ochoa

• Sublime Illusion [1999, Higher Octave], B
• Tribute to the Cuarteto Patria [2000, Higher Octave]

Ocote Soul Sounds

• w/Adrian Quesada: The Alchemist Manifesto [2008, ESL Music], B+(*)
• w/Adrian Quesada: Coconut Rock [2009, ESL Music]
• Taurus [2011, ESL Music], B+(**)

Okan

• Espiral [2020, Lulaworld], B+(***)

Okuté

• Okuté [2021, Chulo], B+(***)

Tommy Olivencia (1938–2006)

• Juntos de Nuevo [1974, Fania]
• Planté Bandera [1975, Fania]
• Introducing Lalo Rodriguez and Simon Perez [1976, Fania]
• Sweat Trumpet [1978, Rodven]

Ondatrópica [2012– ]

• Ondatrópica [2012, Soundway], A–

Opaluna

• Opaluna [2016, Ridgeway], B

Orquesta Akokán

• Orquesta Akokán [2018, Daptone], B+(***)

Orquesta Aragon

• Cuba y su Musica: 30 Exitos [(1996), Orefon]
• Cha Cha Charanga [1997, Candela]
• Cuban Originals [(1999), RCA]
• Aragon [Monitor]
• That Cuban Cha-Cha-Cha [BMG]
• Grandes Exitos de Orquesta Aragon [RCA]

Orquesta de la Luz

• Salsa Caliente del Japo [Sony]
• Sin Fronteras [Discos CBS]

Orquesta Revé

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

Manny Oquendo (1931– )

• Manny Oquendo y su Conjunto Libre [2000, Eden Ways]

Os Clavelitos [2016– ]

• Arriving [2016, self-released], B–

Isaac Oviedo

• Routes of Rhythm, Vol. 3 [(1990), Rounder]

Ozomatli [1998– ]

• Ozomatli [1998, Almo], B
• Embrace the Chaos [2001, Interscope]
• Street Signs [2004, Concord], A–
• Live at the Fillmore [2005, Concord], B+
• Non-Stop: Mexico to Jamaica [2017, Cleopatra], B+(*)

Johnny Pacheco (1935– )

• Pacheco y Su Charanga [1960, Fania/Emusica]
• Que Suene la Flauta [1962, Alegre]
• Pacheco at the New York World's Fair [1972, Fania]
• Lo Mejor de Pacheco [(1974), Alegre]

Bobby Paunetto (1944– )

• Commit to Memory / Paunetto's Point [1974–76, Tonga]

Chichi Peralta

Astor Piazzolla (1921–92)

• Themes Originaux [1982, Jonathan]
• Tango: Zero Hour [1986, Pangaea], A
• w/Gary Burton: The New Tango [1987, Atlantic], B–
• Tristezas de un Doble A [1987, Rounder]
• 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
• Live at the BBC 1989 [1989, Intuition]
• 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+(**)

Pimpinela

• 12 Grandes Exitos [(1989), Sony]
• Antologia Musical [1992, Discos CBS]
• Hay Amores Que Matan [1993, Polygram]
• De Corazon a Corazon [1995, Polydor]

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+(**)

Daniel Ponce (1953– )

• Arawe [1987, Antilles]
• Chango Te Llama [1991, Mango]

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+(**)
• Lo Mejor de Guillermo Portabales [UR]

Omara Portuondo (1930– )

• w/Chucho Valdés: Desafios [1999, Intuition]
• Buena Vista Social Club Presents Omara Portuondo [2000, World Circuit]
• Flor de Amor [2004, World Circuit]

Pérez Prado (1916–89)

• Kuba-Mambo 1947–1949 [1947–49, Tumbao], A–
• Go Go Mambo [1949–51, Orfeon]
• Al Compas del Mambo [1950–52, Tumbao]
• Havana 3 A.M. [1956, RCA]
• 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–
• 10 Grandes Exitos [(1989), RCA]
• Mambo Mania / Havana 3 A.M. [(1990), Bear Family]
• Cuban Mambo [(1991), Orfeon]
• Super Exitos de Perez Prado [(1992), Orfeon]
• The Masters of Mambo [(1999), Charly]
• Cuban Originals [(1999), RCA]
• Mariachi Mambo [Orfeon]

Pucho and His Latin Soul Brothers

• The Best of Pucho and the Latin Soul Brothers [1966–70, BGP]
• Legends of Acid Jazz: The Best of Pucho and His Latin Soul Brothers [1967–70, Prestige]
• Cold Shoulder [1967–70, Prestige]

Puerto Plata (1923– )

• Mujer de Cabaret [2007, IASO], A–

Lucía Pulido

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

Roberto Pulido (194– )

• w/Los Dos Gilbertos: Conjunto Classics [(1991), Rounder]

Milly Quezada

Radio Zumbido [2002– ]

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

Louie Ramirez (1938–93)

Ranil Y Su Conjunto Tropical

• (Limited Dance Edition) [(2020), Analog Africa], A–
• Stay Safe and Sound Ranil Selection!! [(2020), Analog Africa], B+(***)

Juan Reynoso

• Plays Sones & Gustos [1972–93, Corason]

Ritmo Machine [2011– ]

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

Ritmo Oriental

• Historia de la Ritmo, Vol. 1 [(1994), Qbadisc]
• Historia de la Ritmo, Vol. 2 [1978–88, Qbasic]
• El Ritmo Oriental Te Est Llamando [Globestyle]

Ismael Rivera (1931–87)

• Sonero Numero 1 [(1990), MPL]
• El Sonero Mayor [(1994), Polygram]

Rizomagic

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

Rodrigo y Gabriela

• Rodrigo y Gabriela [2006, ATO/Red]
• 11:11 [2009, ATO]
• Area 52 [2012, ATO], B+(***)

Arsenio Rodriguez (1911–71)

• Tocoloro [1946–48, Musica Latina]
• Montuneando [1946–50, Tumbao], A
• Dundunbanza 1946–1951 [1946–51, Tumbao], A–

Lalo Rodriguez

• Un Nuevo Despertar [1990, T.H. Rodven]

Silvio Rodriguez

• Dias y Flores: Song of the Nueva Trova Cubana [1988, Hannibal]
• Cuba Classics 1: Silvio Rodriguez: Greatest Hits [(1991), Luaka Bop], B

Tito Rodriguez (1923–72)

• Mambo Mona (1949–1951) [1949–51, Tumbao]
• Mambo Gee Gee (1950–1951) [1950–51, Tumbao]
• Un Retrato de Tito Rodriguez [(1991), TR]

Roberto Roena (1940– )

• Roberto Roena y su Apollo Sound [1970, Fania]
• Roberto Roena y su Apollo Sound, Vol. 3 [1972, Fania]
• Roberto Roena y su Apollo Sound, Vol. 6 [1974, Fania]
• Lucky 7 [1976, Fania]
• Roberto Roena y su Apollo Sound, Vol. 9 [1977, Fania]
• El Progreso [1978, Fania]

Las Rubias del Norte

• Panamericana [2006, Barbès], B+(***)

Paulina Rubio (1971– )

• Planeta Paulina [2000, Universal Latino]
• Border Girl [2002, Universal], B+(*)
• Ananda [2006, Universal]

Draco Rosa (1970– )

• Vino [2008, Phantom Vox], B

Florencia Ruiz

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

Frankie Ruiz (1958–98)

• Voy Pa Encima [1987, TH Rodven]
• Mas Grande Que Nunca [1989, Thl]
• Mi Libertad [1992, TH Rodven]
• Gold [1990–98, Hip-O, 2 CD], B+(*)

Runa Thushuy

• Traditional Music of Ecuador, Peru, Brazil [1995, Disc Markers]

Jimmy Sabater

• El Hijo de Teresa / Teresa's Son [1970, Fania]

Saborit

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

Mingo Saldivar

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

Adalberto Santiago

• Adalberto Santiago [1981, Fania]
• Adalberto [1999, Fania]

Daniel Santos

• Exitos de Daniel Santos [(1990), Orfeon]
• El Jefe, Vol. 2 [(1996), Sony International, 2 CD]

John Santos

• Africa, Vol. 1 [1989, Earthbeat]
• Xenophile [1995, Xenophile]
• Tribute to the Masters [2000, Machete]

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
• Calle Salud [1999, Elektra/Asylum]
• Las Flores de la Vida [2000, Nonesuch], B+(*)

Selena (1971–95)

• 16 Super Exitos [(1990), CEMA]
• Mis Mejores Canciones: 17 Super Exitos [(1993), Capitol/EMI Latin]
• Amor Prohibido [1994, Capitol]
• 12 Super Exitos [(1994), Capitol]
• Dreaming of You [1995, EMI Latin]
• Ones [1990–95, EMI Latin], B+

Shakira (1977– )

• Donde Estan Los Ladrones? [1998, Sony]
• MTV Unplugged [2000, Sony]
• 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+(***)

Sierra Maestra

• ¡Dundunbanza! [1995, World Circuit]
• Viaje a la Semilla [2001, Egrem]
• Rumbero Soy [2002, Riverboat]
• Sonando Ya [2009, World Village], B

Sintesis

• Orishas [1997, Milan Latino]
• Ancestros [Qba]

Soda Stereo [1984–1997]

• Signos [1986, Sony]
• Chau Soda [(1997), Sony]

Sones de México Ensemble [1996– ]

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

La Sonora Dinamita

• Son Montuno [Sonotone]
• Chispeante [Vedisco]

La Sonora Matancera

• Se Formó la Rumbantela [1948–50, Tumao], A–
• 72 Anniversario de la Sonora Matancera [1996, Sony International]

La Sonora Ponceña [1975– ]

• Desde Puerto Rico a Nueva York [1972, Fania]
• On the Right Track [1988, Inca]
• Conquista Musical [1992, Inca]
• 45 Aniversario [(2000), RCA]

Joan Soriano (1972– )

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

Mercedes Sosa (1935– )

• Mercedes Sosa en Argentina [1983, Polygram]
• 30 Años [(1994), Polygram]

Spanglish Fly [2012– ]

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

Spanish Harlem Orchestra [2002– ]

• Un Gran Dia en el Barrio [2002, Ropeadope]
• Across 110th Street [2004, Libertad], B–

Sukay

• Music of the Andes [1978, Flying Fish]
• Cumbre (The Summit) [1990, Sukay]

Systema Solar

• Systema Solar [2009, Chusma], A–

Tainy (1989– )

• Data [2023, Neon16], B+(*)

Tambó [1998– ]

• Al Santiago Presents Tambó [1998, Rykolatino]

Los Tecolines

• 30 Exitos de la Epoca de Oro de los Tecolines [(1996), Sony, 2 CD]

Los Temerarios

• Mi Vida Eres Tú [1992, Angel]

Tiempo Libre

• Arroz Con Mango [2005, Shanachie], B+

Los Tigres del Norte

• 16 Super Exitos [(1988), Fonovisa]
• Mi Buena Suerte [1989, Fonovisa]
• Serie de Coleccion [(1992), Fonovisa]
• Los Dos Plebes [1994, Fonovisa]

Ana Tijoux (1977– )

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

Tipica 73

• La Candela [1975, Fania]

Yomo Toro

• Funky Jibaro [1988, Antilles], B

Barbarito Torres

• Havana Cafe [1999, Atlantic]

Don Tosti

• Pachuco Boogie [(2002), Arhoolie], A–

Trak Trak

• Sur Sur [2020, Ciclismo], A–

Gloria Trevi

• Me Siento Tan Sola [1992, BMG]

Tribu Baharu

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

Trio Matamoros

• The Legendary Trio Matamoros [1928–37, Tumbao]
• Ecos de Duba [1975, Kubaney]
• 20 Exitos Inolvidables [(1985), Kubaney]
• Nostalgia de Cuba: 30 Exitos [(1996), Orfeon]

Francisco Ulloa

• Ultramerengue! [1992, Xenophile]

Miguelito Valdés (1910–78)

• Cuban Rhythms 1942 [1942, Tumbao]
• Mexico Yo Te Canto [1964, Tico]

Bobby Valentin (1941– )

• Algo Nuevo [1970, Fania]
• La Boda de Ella [1978, Sonotone]

Valses Mexicanos Inmortales

• 30 Exitos [(1996), Sony International, 2 CD]

Los Van Van [1969– ]

• Songo [1989, Mango], A–
• Dancing Wet (Bailando Mojao) [1993, Capitol]
• Azúcar [1994, Xenophile]
• Te Pone la Cabeza Mala [1997, Metro Blue]
• Best of Los Van Van [(1997), Milan], B+
• La Colección Cubana [(1999), Music Club], A–
• The Legendary Los Van Van: 30 Years of Cuba's Greatest Dance Group [(1999), Ashe, 2 CD]
• The Best of Los Van Van [(2000), Hemisphere], A–

Carlos Varela

• Jalisco Park [Eligeme]

Wilfrido Vargas (1949– )

• Los Años Dorados [(1995), Karen]

Julieta Venegas (1970– )

• Bueninvento [2000, RCA International]
• Limón y Sal [2006, Sony]
• MTV Unplugged [2008, Sony]
• Otra Cosa [2010, Sony Music Latin]

Fernandito Villalona

• Para Mi Pueblo Todo [Kubaney]
• El Mayimbe [Kubaney]

Eva Ybarra

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

La Yegros

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

Yerba Buena

• President Alien [2003, Razor & Tie], B+(***)
• Island Life [2005, Razor & Tie]

Yolocamba I Ta

• Revolutionary Songs of El Salvador [1981, Flying Fish]

Yusa

• Breathe [2005, Tumi], B

Los Zafiros [1962–1967]

• Bossa Cubana [1962–67, Elektra]

Zoé

• Reptilectric [2009, EMI/Noiselab], B

Mati Zundel

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

Zurook

• Hombre Sintetizador [2000, Universal Latino]

Various Artists

• A Maria Teresa Vera [1999, Intuition]
• Afro-Latino [(1998), Putumayo], B+
• Afro-Peruvian Classics: The Soul of Black Peru [(1995), Luaka Bop]
• 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
• Blindman's Gift/Regalo del Ciego [1998, Rykolatino]
• Borderlands: From Conjunto to Chicken Scratch [(1993), Smithsonian/Folkways]
• 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
• Casa de la Trova [1999, Elektra]
• 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 Classics 3: ¡Diablo al Inferno! [(1992), Luaka Bop]
• Cuba: Fully Charged [(1993), Earthworks], B+
• Cuba: I Am Time [(1997), Blue Jackel, 4 CD]
• 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+
• Drums of South America [(1996), Ocora]
• Estrellas de Arieto: Los Heroes [1979, World Circuit, 2 CD], A–
• Fania Goes Psychedelic [1967–71, Craft Latino], B+(***)
• 15 Early Tejano Classics [(1998), Arhoolie]
• 15 Tex-Mex Conjunto Classics [(1996), Arhoolie]
• 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 Iguana: Sones Jarochos [(1996), Corason]
• La Locura de Machuca 1975–1980 [1975–80, Analog Africa], B+(**)
• Lamento Borincano (Puerto Rican Lament): Early Puerto Rican Music 1916–1939 [1916–39, Arhoolie, 2 CD]
• Mambo Mania! The Kings and Queens of Mambo [(1995), Rhino]
• Merengues from the Dominican Republic [(1993), Lyrichord]
• Mexican-American Border Music, Vol. 1: An Introduction [1928–58, Arhoolie]
• The Mexican Revolution: Corridos [(1996), Arhoolie, 4 CD]
• 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+(***)
• Nuestras Mejores Cumbias [1989, Globo]
• 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–
• Panama! 3: Calypso Panameno, Guajira Jazz and Cumbia Tipica on the Isthmus 1960–75 [1960–75, Soundway]
• 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: Republica Dominicana [(2000), Putumayo]
• 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 Afro-Cuba [(2001), World Music Network]
• The Rough Guide to Afro-Peru [(2002), World Music Network]
• 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 Colombia [(2003), World Music Network]
• The Rough Guide to Salsa Dance [1964–99, World Music Network], B+
• Rough Guide to Salsa de Puerto Rico [(2003), World Music Network]
• The Rough Guide to the Music of Argentina [(2004), World Music Network]
• 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+
• The Rough Guide to the Music of Venezuela [(2003), World Music Network]
• ¡Sabroso! The Afro-Latin Groove [(1998), Rhino], B+
• Salsa Clasica: A Taste of Classic Latin Flavors [1962–95, Music Club], A–
• Septetos Cubanos [(1993), Corason]
• Tejano Roots: Orquestas Tejanas [1944–66, Arhoolie]
• Tejano Roots: The Women [1946–70, Arhoolie]
• El Último Paraíso [2001, Winter & Winter], B