Often we think that there aren’t many women in Latin Music, however this couldn’t be farther from the truth. Lack of promotion may lead us to believe there aren’t many women in Latin Music but that should not stop us from seeking out and uplifting their phenomenal voices.  Today’s show will celebrate the talent of 19 incredible, yet often overlooked vocalists, bandleaders and instrumentalists. 

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Women in Latin Music (Part I) (released in March 2022)

Song list:

Lagrimas Negras — Maria Teresa Vera 

El Manicero — Rita Montaner 

Ausencia — Esther Borja 

Eso — Maria Luisa Chorrens 

Rezo a Ochun — Candita Batista

Bomba Que me Gusta — Ruth Fernandez

Elegua 2 — Mercedita Valdes 

Pena Penita Pena — Lola Flores 

Te Adorare — Olga Chorrens 

Mata Siguaraya — Caridad Hierrezuelo 

Delirio— Carmen Delia Dipini 

La Gloria Eres Tu — Elena Burke 

Besos Brujos — Noraida Hernandez 

Omara Portuondo — He Venido A Decirte 

Mi Rumba Echando Candela — Celeste Mendoza

Fue Por Mi Bien — Blanca Rosa Gil 

Choco Orta — Lo Mismo Da 

La Mujer Latina — Latin Fever

Celia Cruz, Lolita Flores — Ay pena penita pena