SPANISH MUSIC / MUSICA ESPANOLA

• The names mentioned hereunder are just a selection of the best Spanish music. Therefore the greatest hits mentioned for each artist are simply the best of the best. Each one of these songs is worth listening to.
  
  Alaska
  The singer of this band was born in Mexico City. Their main influence was the punk music played in London in the 80's. This is why this band stands out from the rest of Spanish music. It is different, good different!
     Greatest Hits
  Ni tu ni nadie, A quien le importa, Bailando
  
  Alejandro Sanz
  Has become a myth in Spain and Latin American music over the past decade. Since 1991, he has marveled Spanish-speaking crowds with his voice and romantic lyrics. His ballads will take you day-dreaming within the blink of an eye.
     Greatest Hits
  Tú no tienes alma, Cuando dea espacio, Corazon partío, No es lo mismo
  
  David Bisbal
  This most talented singer is a recent winner of Spain's "Academia Triunfo", the Spanish version of American idol. David Bisbal is a very charismatic artist who loves to be on stage, giving the crowd what they want.
     Greatest Hits
  Oye el boom, Dame el amor, Digale, Buleria
  
  El ultimo de la fila
  If you want to hear Spanish rock music, this is the band to listen to.
     Greatest Hits
  Cuando la probreza entra por la puerta, el amor salta por la ventana, Insurrección, Barrio triste, Canta por mi
  
  Ketama
  They are one of the most interesting bands you will listen to in Spain. With a Gypsi background, the members of Ketama have created a new kind of music between flamenco and pop, with a twist of reggae, funk and jazz. This new kind of music has brought them good and bad criticism but one thing is sure, they stand out from the rest of them!
     Greatest Hits
  Flamenco, Miénteme, Dile que la quiero
  
  Manu Chao
  The singer of Manu Chao was already famous under a different band name
  "La Mano Negra". The singer was born in Paris and sings in many different language including Spanish, English and French. His main language remains Spanish. Manu Chao has been singing for the working class throughout the world, from Europe to Asia, all the way to Latin America. Apart from the music and the lyrics, the band has been able to create several songs based on the exact same tune… Great band to listen to.
     Greatest Hits
  Clandestino, Desaparecido, Me gustas tu
  
  Miguel Bose
  Just like Alejandro Sanz, he has become an icon of Spanish music over the 90's until today. Miguel Bose grew up in an artistic environment and parents who were already in show business. If Miguel Bose started out doing regular commercial music, he has matured over time and started taking a stand in his music regarding the war in Yugoslavia for instance. He has definitely become one of Spain's greatest artists.
     Greatest Hits
  Bandido, Amiga, Olvidame tu, Amiga, Te amaré, Encontrarás