For an up-to-date assessment of the Latin music scene, we recommend you check out this year's Latin music awards. You might also want to read about Reggaetón that blends reggae and Latin music.

Music Ideas for Children

• Healthy Me!
  James Lamar and Friends
  cdbaby.com or buy at Mango Tree.
• Jose-Luis Orozco
  Fiestas!, De Colores, Diez Deditos and 13 more CDs available at Mango Tree
  joseluisorozco.com
• Putumayo has tons of wonderful multicultural CDs for children. Nearly 40 titles in all are available at Mango Tree Imports.

Music Ideas for Adults

• Putumayo collections
  Obo + Jorge (instrumental flamenco)
  Maná
  Elvis Crespo
  Shakira

• Julio Iglesias
• Los Lobos
• The Gipsy Kings
• Ricky Martin
• Selena
• Rosana
  Jarabe de Palo
• Pepe Romero (flamenco)
• Gloria Estefan
• Mexican Music Fiesta
• Celia Cruz
• Latin Playboys
• Carlos Vives
• Tito Puente
• Alex Torres
• José Feliciano
• Enrique Iglesias
• Tish Hinojasa (Tex-Mex)
• Lila Downs (Mexican singer)
• Joan Baez
• Alex Torres y su Orquesta
• Rubén Blades