Tuesday, 11 February 2014

35 Old-School Latino Albums You Probably Forgot About

If your family is from anywhere in Latin- or Ibero-America, get ready to be run over by the nostalgia train.


Vicente Fernandez, Hoy Platique con Mi Gallo (1986)


Vicente Fernandez, Hoy Platique con Mi Gallo (1986)


Origin: Mexico
Translation: “Today I Talked to my Rooster.” Chente sings a heartbreaking song about how you're not supposed to betray the friendship of your rooster. It's the greatest thing ever.


Sony Music


Daddy Yankee, No Mercy (1995)


Daddy Yankee, No Mercy (1995)


Origin: Puerto Rico
Before there was “Gasolina,” Daddy Yankee went sightseeing in New York and took some ridiculously awkward, toruisty pictures. He also made this album.


White Lion/ BM Records


Los Enanitos Verdes, Contrareloj (1986)


Los Enanitos Verdes, Contrareloj (1986)


Origin: Argentina.
“La Muralla Verde,” “Conciencia Contra Reloj,” “Cada Vez Que Digo Adiós,” and “Simulacro de Tensión” all came from this album. It might as well be a greatest hits compilation.


Sony Music


Emma Junaro, Si De Amor Se Trata (1985)


Emma Junaro, Si De Amor Se Trata (1985)


Origin: Bolivia
An album by the acoustic queen of Bolivia, this album has actually has a ton of Brazilian influence to it. That said, I seriously do not know what that girl is holding.


Tumi




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