The 25 Greatest Afro-Latino Musicians of All Time!

By Sugey Palomares | 12/07/2012 - 11:47 | 0 Comments

We are honoring past and present Afro-Latino musicians with a strong talent and legacy to last for generations to come. From La Lupe to Esperanza Spalding, each of these 25 stars are pioneers and game changers who have mesmerized us. Without further ado, we proudly present our list of the 25 Greatest Afro-Latino musicians of all-time!

With additional reporting by Jill Pankow.

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Celia Cruz, 1925 - 2003

Cruz’s profoundly soulful signature voice and colorful presence revolutionized Latin music for nearly six decades. Her powerful vocals were often featured alongside infectious piano cords and conga beats, and won her countless of accolades including three Grammys, four Latin Grammys, and twenty-three gold albums. The Queen of Salsa lost her battle against cancer in 2003, but her artistic soul will live on forever. 

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