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Though Puerto Rican reggaeton duo Wisin & Yandel (born Juan Morera and Lladel Vegilla) were around for some time (their debut album, Reyes del Nuevo Milenio, was released in 2000) and gained fans and recognition with records like 2004's De Otra Manera and 2005's Mi

A New York-based, Dominican boy band with their roots deep in bachata? If that sounds unlikely, well, Aventura has managed to cope with it. Formed in 1994 in the Bronx by a group of four boys (Anthony Santos, Lenny Santos, Max Santos, and Henry Santos Jeter) who were

Abraham Quintanilla III remained at the forefront of Latin pop for years on end, primarily as a producer with a long track record, but also as the brother of Selena, as a hit songwriter, and as a polarizing troublemaker. His recording career began alongside that of his

One of Mexico's biggest international superstars around the turn of the millennium, Alejandro Fernández first established himself in the early '90s as a champion of ranchera music

The most commercially successful Spanish singer of all time, Alejandro Sanz earned a reputation as an industrious hitmaker in his native country during the 1990s, and by the

Mixtapes and collaborations pave the road to success in the reggaeton world. Such is the case for Angel y Khriz, anyway. A short time after their formation as a duo, Angel Rivera

Her enchanting beauty as a child and her ease in front of the lights profiled her as a young music and acting prospect when she took her first steps in show business years ago.

It took the Puerto Rican duo Calle 13 roughly one year to catch on, after quietly debuting stateside in 2005 on White Lion (a small reggaeton label in partnership with Sony BMG)

Beginning in the late '80s, Chayanne, one of Latin pop's premier heartthrobs, sustained a bountiful hitmaking career as a balladeer and even found time to pursue an acting career

With over 15 years of upward growth in the entertainment industry and the Latin music scene, Daddy Yankee has developed to be one of the most respected and influential reggaeton

David Bisbal is a Spanish pop sensation who embarked on a chart-topping solo recording career in 2002 after catapulting to fame on the inaugural season of the popular television

Don Omar is one of the most loved and recognized Reggaeton singers in Puerto Rico whose his popularity is quickly spreading throughout the current musical landscape along with the

At the dawn of the new millennium, Enrique Iglesias was the best-selling Latin recording artist in the world. The son of multi-million-selling singer Julio Iglesias, Enrique was

Latino rapper Fat Joe (aka Fat Joe da Gangsta, Joey Crack, and his real name, Joe Cartagena) was raised in the South Bronx area of New York. It was through an older brother that

Latino R&B/reggae singer Flex first emerged in 1997 and, following years of climbing the mixtape ladder, solidified his solo career in 2008 with the smash hit record Te Quiero.

Fuego is a reggaetón artist who scored his first hit, "Mi Alma Se Muere," in 2008. The song, which includes guest appearances by Omega and Pitbull, is featured on the Chosen Few

Often hailed as "the Mexican Madonna," Gloria Trevi was not only one of the most daring and cutting-edge Latin stars of the ‘80s and ‘90s; she may very well be the most

Argentine rock legend Gustavo Cerati is a towering figure in popular Latin music, for he was the frontman of Soda Stereo, the most influential rock en español band of the '80s and

Ivy Queen, the undisputed "Queen of Reggaeton," was born Martha Ivelisse Pesante on March 4, 1972, in Afiasco, Puerto Rico. She moved with her parents to New York as a child, but

In the ‘90s, vocalist/songwriter Jenni Rivera established herself as a major star in the regional Mexican market. Rivera's specialty is banda, which is also known as corrido, and

Actress/singer Jennifer Lopez was born in the Bronx, NY, on July 24, 1969. After starting out in musical theater as a child, at age 16 she made her film debut in the little-seen

Born in Mexico City, siblings Jesse and Joy didn't begin seriously writing songs until 2001, when they were 18 and 15, respectively, sitting down together with their father to see

By age 8, Juan Luis Guerra was already composing songs and performing them at family events. “I think that music is a gift that God gave me at an early age and that has been with

Whereas many of his Spanish-language contemporaries undertook English-language crossover campaigns at one point or another in their careers, Colombian singer/songwriter/guitarist

Mexican singer/songwriter Julieta Venegas established herself initially as a cutting-edge Latin alternative artist during the late '90s, before her career shifted direction

Things are heating up for Kat DeLuna. At just 19, the fiery young singer burst onto the hip-hop scene in 2007 with her sizzling summer anthem "Whine Up," featuring Elephant Man. ...

The three Garcia brothers (Javier "DJ Payback" Garcia, Manuel "Skribe" Garcia, and Eduardo "El Chivo" Garcia) and their music are the product of their cross-cultural life

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The Grammy Award-winning Mexican ensemble, formed in the late 1960s, gave fans a dose of the musical prowess that's kept them at

Initially molded as a traditional Latin balladeer, one who sings romantic songs with much dramatic flair over sweeping string arrangements, Luis Fonsi enjoyed much success as

Mexican performer Luis Miguel is an international star who is loved for both his well-produced albums and his strong live performances. Since 1990, he has been the most popular

Politically progressive Spanish-language hip-hop artist Jesus Malverde shares more than just his name with the Robin Hood character of Mexican folklore. Malverde, often referred

THE SEEDS (1978-1985)

The seed of Maná sprouted in the 80’s in the Mexican city of Guadalajara, when a group of ambitious teenagers with a bongo started a band called Sombrero

Unlike many kids who grow up dreaming of stardom, singer Paulina Rubio didn't have to wait for adulthood to get her first taste of fame. By the time she was ten, Rubio, the

When the Southern-flavored party rap called crunk took over urban radio in 2004, Miami rapper Pitbull decided it was time to seek stardom. The way Pitbull sees it, "crunk ain't

There may be little that is musically authentic about RBD, a prefabricated pop/rock act that was initiated on television, yet the group of Mexican teens achieved astounding

Both a GRAMMY and Multiple LATIN GRAMMY winner, Ricky Martin is the leading Latin Music figure of his generation - beloved by fans worldwide for his instinctive understanding of

The tragic shooting death of Tejano singer Selena spawned a reaction within the Latino community that can be compared to the reactions to the deaths of Elvis Presley and John

After achieving superstardom throughout Latin America, Colombian-born Shakira became Latin pop's biggest female crossover artist since Jennifer Lopez. Noted for her aggressive,

Born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, in 1972 but raised in nearby Carolina and in Miami, FL, rapper Tego Calderón got the multicultural backbone he'd need to become a star in the

One of the pioneers of reggaeton, Tito el Bambino was half of the trailblazing duo Hector & Tito before he embarked on a solo career of his own, signing with EMI Televisa and

Mexico, and in turn much of the Spanish-speaking world, knew very few media superstars as illustrious as singer/actress Thalía, whose beauty and celebrity were practically

Tony Dize is a member of Los Vaqueros, a reggaeton group affiliated with superstar duo Wisin & Yandel. Born Tony Feliciano Rivera, he made his debut with the group on Los Vaqueros