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ALBUM: The Best Of Tito Puente »
ARTIST: Tito Puente
WHY?: Classic and timeless musical genius.
BEST SONG: "Cuban Nightmare"
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ALBUM: All My Hits, Todos Mis Exitos »
ARTIST: Selena
WHY?: Beautiful music and a soft, supple voice.
BEST SONG: "Amor Prohibido"
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ALBUM: Buena Vista Social Club »
ARTIST: Buena Vista Social Club
WHY?: Eclectic enough to fall in various categories.
BEST SONG: "El Cuarto de Tula"
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ALBUM: Siempre Vivire »
ARTIST: Celia Cruz
WHY?: It's a masterpiece.
BEST SONG: "La Pachange"
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ALBUM: Pies Descalzos »
ARTIST: Shakira
WHY?: Some of the best Latin music released in recent years.
BEST SONG: "Estoy Aqui"
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ALBUM: Greatest Hits »
ARTIST: Gloria Estefan
WHY?: This diva's influence will be felt for decades to come.
BEST SONG: "Rhythm is Going to Get to You"
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ALBUM: Volare Very Best Of The Gipsy »
ARTIST: Gipsy Kings
WHY?: Beautiful Latin music.
BEST SONG: "Djobi Djoba", "Bamboleo"
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ALBUM: My Life, The Greatest Hits »
ARTIST: Julio Iglesias
WHY?: When most of the players on this list were in diapers, the Don was belting out his tunes.
BEST SONG: "To All the Girls I've Loved Before"
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ALBUM: Romanza »
ARTIST: Andrea Bocelli
WHY?: Move over Stevie, you got competition.
BEST SONG: "Con Te Partiro"
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ALBUM: Abraxas »
ARTIST: Santana
WHY?: Before the man sold 20 million copies of Supernatural, many considered him a legend with his earlier works.
BEST SONG: "Se a Cabo", "Oye Como Va", "Black Magic Woman"
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