Spanish language music anyone?
 

I've been around Spanish language music most of my adult life, but most of it is the kind I don't like. Everyone here is into Tejano music. But I found this band recently, it's pretty good: Pena Colectiva Video by MONTE NEGRO - MySpace Video

I also like Merengue, Salsa, and Mexican and South American folk. I've always been a fan of Mana as well.

So, if you know about this type of music, tell me what you like. I want to get into more.

Their albums are instrumental but I really like Bajofondo Tangoclub:



As for South American music I love the Funk and Reggae that they produce.

Have you ever checked out Los Fabulosos Cadillacs? They're an Argentine band that started off playing Ska and Reggaeton but eventually evolved into a really interesting hodgepodge of styles. Here's their biggest song, "Matador":

Of course I forgot Brazilain Octopus too! Have you had a chance to listen to that J?

Lhasa De Sela

Oh yeah, I think she's wonderful. Her voice alone could move you. She sings completely in spanish on her debut La llorona and varies between english, french and spanish on the follow up, 'The Living Road'. Her influences range from latin/mexican music, to american folk, to eastern european folk. Her music could be described as a cross between Leonard Cohen and Tom waits, which I think is quite appropriate. (it's more recognizable on The Living Road, but I think her debut is better overall)

Clicky here to give it a try.

YouTube - La Celestina full
YouTube - La confession - Lhasa de Sela

Not yet. I've been on kind of a loud music kick lately and have just been for the right mood to strike. :)

But wouldn't Brazilain Octopus be a Portuguese language band?

There's no vocals and she did mention South America at the end of the post! i'm just using this post as an excuse to push some bands !

Oh yeah, definitely. I have La Llorona and don't listen to it nearly enough. Great album.

Okay, I'll let you get away with it... this time. :D

Lhasa de Sela is very interesting. Very beautiful voice.

I like Fabulosos Cadillacs as well.

Hey, Portuguese is fine too. I speak Spanish, but I can understand some Portuguese. But who says you have to understand the words? And if it's instrumental, who cares, right? I just like Latin sounds.