These 10 Latin Artists Changed Music Forever. Here’s How They Did It.
Bad Bunny, Shakira, and Selena are just a few artists who have popularized Latin music in the United States.
Over the years, many iconic musicians have helped popularize Latin music in the United States. In the process, they’ve exposed wider audiences to an array of genres and cultures.
From pioneers like Tito Puente, who heavily influenced salsa and Latin jazz, to modern pop artists like Bad Bunny, who has already set multiple records in his white-hot career, these artists have made a substantial impact on mainstream music. In honor of National Hispanic American Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 to October 15, here are 10 of the most influential Latin musicians of all time.
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