What is the best Latin music band of all time?

Latin music has produced some of the most vibrant and culturally rich bands in history, spanning son cubano, salsa, norteño, bachata, and Latin rock. These artists have not only dominated Latin charts but crossed over to global audiences, bringing the rhythms of Cuba, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and beyond to stages worldwide. Vote for the group that best defines Latin musical excellence across all genres and eras.

1. 1
   Buena Vista Social Club

   Cuban ensemble that revived traditional son cubano music for a global audience
2. 2
   Fania All Stars

   The supergroup of the legendary Fania Records salsa label
3. 3
   Santana

   Carlos Santana's band known for blending rock with Latin rhythms
4. 4
   Los Lobos

   East LA Chicano band known for blending rock with traditional Mexican music
5. 5
   Maná

   Mexican rock band, one of the best-selling Latin acts of all time
6. 6
   Calle 13

   Puerto Rican urban music duo known for politically charged Latin hip-hop
7. 7
   Los Tigres del Norte

   Legendary norteño band known for narcocorridos and border ballads
8. 8
   Aventura

   Dominican-American bachata group who made bachata mainstream globally
9. 9
   Menudo

   Puerto Rican pop group known for launching Ricky Martin's career
10. 10
    La Santa Cecilia

    Los Angeles Latin band blending cumbia, bolero, and jazz
11. 11
    Ozomatli

    Los Angeles multicultural band blending Latin music with hip-hop and funk
12. 12
    Orquesta Aragón

    Cuban charanga orchestra known for danzon and cha-cha-chá
13. 13
    Jesse & Joy

    Mexican sibling pop duo known for heartfelt ballads
14. 14
    Kinky

    Mexican alternative band blending electronic music with Mexican folk
15. 15
    Los Fabulosos Cadillacs

    Argentine ska and reggae band known for energetic live shows