Spanish Music (funk, jazz, reggae, rock, goth)

Necromancer · 02-16-2008, 02:11 PM

Una Palabra - Carlos Varela, This is one of the most beautiful songs I have honestly ever heard. Although I do not speak spanish, I was simply captivated by the vocalist. I discoverd 'Una Palabra' on the movie, (Man On Fire) - starring: Denzel Washington. The last sountrack at the end of the movie. Since, I have translated the lyrics to english. But the beauty of the song remains in the original spanish version. I would advise anyone that loves good music to give it a listen. ENJOY!

califrikinrican · 03-02-2008, 01:31 PM

Let's see....I have plenty of Spanish artists...Hmm.

Alejandro Sanz (kinda pop-ish, I like his voice)
Andrea Bocelli (he's Italian, but does songs in Spanish as well)
Chayanne (Puerto Rican pop singer, kinda a salsa thing going on too)
Circo (Spanish rock. I especially love "La Apuesta Al Corazon")
Elvis Crespo (merengue)
Enrique Iglesias (a lot of pop, sensual songs)
Eros Ramazzotti (again, he's Italian, and does pop songs in Spanish)
Ha-Ash (2 girls sing, its Mexican pop country)
JD Natasha (more Spanish pop)
Julieta Venegas (She's from Spain...I love her songs. The lyrics are quite good)
La Secta (Spanish rock. They've done a few remixes with reggaeton artists too)
Laura Pausini (yet another Italian singer singing in Spanish)
Luis Fonsi (quite the romantic...I like his songs)
Menudo (one of the original boy bands...they've made a newer band with the same name, I hear?)
Motel (Spanish rock. "Nada es como Ayer" is one of my favorites)
Soraya (slower pop)

Hope that's a good enough list.

Joy in Motion · 03-13-2008, 07:08 PM

Well, this thread has not really been about "Spanish music" but rather about "Latin music" in general. So here are some of my favorites:

Salsa - there are so many, but Adolescent's Orquesta, N'Klabe, Sonora Carruseles & Pedro Conga have so many good ones
Merengue - Rikarena, Juan Luis Guerra
Bachata - Aventura, Monchy y Alexandra
Latin rock - Mana, Santana
Reggaeton - Daddy Yankee, Ilegales

Many of you mentioned Juanes. I recently wrote an article on him for the Latin music site that I edit - see the link in my signature below if you are interested.

One more thought: Does anyone else think that Latin music deserves its own category in the forum?!

Seltzer · 03-13-2008, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joy in Motion

One more thought: Does anyone else think that Latin music deserves its own category in the forum?!

There isn't enough interest to justify a Latin subforum. This person wanted a salsa subforum, but you can see what happened there... I suppose for now, most Latin music could go in this section.

Anyway, I've never checked out much Latin music except for Deodato (Latin funk jazz kind of music)... and I also have some Sonora Carruseles sitting on my music drive. I did always enjoy the Latin style drumming of Martin Lopez though.

Traveling Bandsman · 08-23-2008, 10:14 PM

I know a few bands from Spain that are pretty good or at least I think so.

La Fuga
Murfila
La Oreja de Van Gogh
Marea

zekethefreak · 09-02-2008, 01:45 AM

My favorite is the early 90's work by Miguel Bose'. Especially "Bajo el Signo de Cain". Incredible stuff...

Headhunter7 · 09-28-2008, 05:48 PM

los munequitos de mantanzas
los papines

Bulldog · 10-28-2008, 06:08 AM

Sadly I don't have much Spanish music, just a Flamenco compilation I picked up for a few quid in Borders

WendyCal · 10-31-2008, 06:39 PM

Did i miss something, or was

Gloria Estefan already mentioned? Her Spanish stuff is great!

WendyCal · 10-31-2008, 06:44 PM

One time, when Dev and i were OTR truck drivers, we had a delivery down at the Mexican border, and when we got close, all of the radio stations turned into Spanish stations. i was 'forced' to listen, and they were UNBELIEVABLY GOOD!!!

Because of living in south Texas (Tejas!), i've heard all the old polkas that pass for spanish music on some of the stations and in the clubs, years ago, and didn't think i'd ever LOOK for it,

but here i am!

02-16-2008, 02:11 PM	#41 (permalink)
Necromancer Divination Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,655	Una Palabra - Carlos Varela Una Palabra - Carlos Varela, This is one of the most beautiful songs I have honestly ever heard. Although I do not speak spanish, I was simply captivated by the vocalist. I discoverd 'Una Palabra' on the movie, (Man On Fire) - starring: Denzel Washington. The last sountrack at the end of the movie. Since, I have translated the lyrics to english. But the beauty of the song remains in the original spanish version. I would advise anyone that loves good music to give it a listen. ENJOY!

03-13-2008, 07:08 PM	#43 (permalink)
Joy in Motion Groupie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 1	Latin Music Favorites Well, this thread has not really been about "Spanish music" but rather about "Latin music" in general. So here are some of my favorites: Salsa - there are so many, but Adolescent's Orquesta, N'Klabe, Sonora Carruseles & Pedro Conga have so many good ones Merengue - Rikarena, Juan Luis Guerra Bachata - Aventura, Monchy y Alexandra Latin rock - Mana, Santana Reggaeton - Daddy Yankee, Ilegales Many of you mentioned Juanes. I recently wrote an article on him for the Latin music site that I edit - see the link in my signature below if you are interested. One more thought: Does anyone else think that Latin music deserves its own category in the forum?! __________________ Karin Norgard "Joy in Motion" BellaOnline Latin Music Site BellaOnline Latin Music Forum Last edited by Joy in Motion; 03-13-2008 at 09:45 PM.

09-02-2008, 01:45 AM	#46 (permalink)
zekethefreak Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah USA Posts: 122	My favorite is the early 90's work by Miguel Bose'. Especially "Bajo el Signo de Cain". Incredible stuff... __________________ http://unclezekesmusicemporium.blogspot.com http://seandahl.blogspot.com http://www.myspace.com/nomanfan

03-02-2008, 01:31 PM	#42 (permalink)
califrikinrican Groupie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: California Posts: 6	Let's see....I have plenty of Spanish artists...Hmm. Alejandro Sanz (kinda pop-ish, I like his voice) Andrea Bocelli (he's Italian, but does songs in Spanish as well) Chayanne (Puerto Rican pop singer, kinda a salsa thing going on too) Circo (Spanish rock. I especially love "La Apuesta Al Corazon") Elvis Crespo (merengue) Enrique Iglesias (a lot of pop, sensual songs) Eros Ramazzotti (again, he's Italian, and does pop songs in Spanish) Ha-Ash (2 girls sing, its Mexican pop country) JD Natasha (more Spanish pop) Julieta Venegas (She's from Spain...I love her songs. The lyrics are quite good) La Secta (Spanish rock. They've done a few remixes with reggaeton artists too) Laura Pausini (yet another Italian singer singing in Spanish) Luis Fonsi (quite the romantic...I like his songs) Menudo (one of the original boy bands...they've made a newer band with the same name, I hear?) Motel (Spanish rock. "Nada es como Ayer" is one of my favorites) Soraya (slower pop) Hope that's a good enough list.

08-23-2008, 10:14 PM	#45 (permalink)
Traveling Bandsman Groupie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Nacogdoches, Texas Posts: 29	I know a few bands from Spain that are pretty good or at least I think so. La Fuga Murfila La Oreja de Van Gogh Marea

09-28-2008, 05:48 PM	#47 (permalink)
Headhunter7 Groupie Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1	los munequitos de mantanzas los papines

10-28-2008, 06:08 AM	#48 (permalink)
Bulldog why bother? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 4,840	Sadly I don't have much Spanish music, just a Flamenco compilation I picked up for a few quid in Borders

10-31-2008, 06:39 PM	#49 (permalink)
WendyCal Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 271	Did i miss something, or was Gloria Estefan already mentioned? Her Spanish stuff is great!

10-31-2008, 06:44 PM	#50 (permalink)
WendyCal Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 271	One time, when Dev and i were OTR truck drivers, we had a delivery down at the Mexican border, and when we got close, all of the radio stations turned into Spanish stations. i was 'forced' to listen, and they were UNBELIEVABLY GOOD!!! Because of living in south Texas (Tejas!), i've heard all the old polkas that pass for spanish music on some of the stations and in the clubs, years ago, and didn't think i'd ever LOOK for it, but here i am!