Gilberto Santa Rosa is one of the most successful vocalists in Puerto Rico. His albums have all achieved platinum status in Puerto Rico and Latin America and the Hispanic communities of the United States. Known as a master of "soneo," an improvisational vocal technique, Santa Rosa has recorded such Salsa hits as "Muneca" and "Cantante De... [+] Read More

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Latina singer Graciela Beltrán is a rising young star who has already had considerable success on the charts. Her album Tesoro went double platinum. Her first album, Revelación Ranchero was released in 1989 and between then and 1995, Beltrán released ten albums. Grandes y Nuevos Exitos Vol. 1, a collection of re-recorded hits, followed in 1998,... [+] Read More

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Grupo Bryndis was formed in Santa Paula, CA, by Mexican musicians from San Luis Potosí in the early '90s. The group received attention after covering Miguel Gallardo's "Otro Ocupa Mi Lugar." The band's breakthrough came after issuing Por El Amor, achieving gold status in 1994. ~ Drago Bonacich, All Music Guide

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La Mafia is among the most versatile Latino bands. Hailing from Houston, they are largely responsible for the resurgence of the "norteño sound," which has some basis in country and western music. The group was founded by Oscar and Leonard Gonzalez, both of whom were raised in the north end of Houston. The other group members are drummer Michael... [+] Read More

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Formed in the late '70s by keyboardist Virgilio Canales, Mexican/Regional band Liberación became a top-selling artist when the group received three golden records in 1992 for Entre Nubes. They won a Heraldo award in the category of Pop Music Revelation and reached triple-gold status once again in 1994 with Directo Al Corazón. Mainly playing... [+] Read More

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One of the most popular norteño groups, Los Huracanes del Norte has consisted of a group of relatives from the extended Garcia family -- Chuy, Eraclio, Francisco, Guadalupe, Jesus, Lupillo, Pancho and Rocky -- plus other members such as Wico Lopez and producer/songwriter Martín Ruvalcaba. The group has released dozens of albums, for Garmex, Luna... [+] Read More

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Since the late '60s, San Jose, California's Los Tigres del Norte have been bringing their distinctive norteña music to audiences since 1972, and continue to set the standard to which other norteña bands aspire. Founding members included three Hernández brothers, Jorge, Raúl, and Hernán, and Oscar Lara, their cousin. Many of their songs were... [+] Read More

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Named for its charismatic leader, Elio Reve, Orquesta Reve mixes urban son with a very distinctive regional son variant (changui) that is indigenous to the Guantanamo region at the very eastern tip of Cuba. Changui uses percussion originally designed for religious ceremonies, which no doubt gives the music an added power and seriousness. Reve... [+] Read More

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Puerto Rican singer and actress born in Trujillo Alto Yolandita Monge debuted in a radio station show called Tribuna del Arte in 1969. A year later, her first album was released independently, getting the hit single "Vida." Monge's acting career had a bright moment while participating in a play along with Latin star Libertad Lamarque, soon... [+] Read More

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