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A wonderful list put together by the Dancing Irishman. His personal favourites as taken from his blog:
http://thedancingirishman.wordpress.com/music-magic/
One of the most beautiful slow salsas there is. Find someone you like, get close and lose yourself in this hit from Habana con Kola.
A great On2 acoustic song that brings back great memories for me.
A fast and furious song from the Colombian band La 33. At over 6 minutes long expect to finish this one out of breath.
A great Cuban style track with an excellent beat that just makes your shoulders want to move.
Music video by Marc Anthony performing Valio La Pena. YouTube view counts pre-VEVO: 34,261 (C) 2004 Sony BMG Music Entertainment
I prefer the mature female vocal of this more than Sting's version (which is great itself).
Another amazing On2 orchestral piece from El Rey, Tito Puente.
A great medium paced salsa perfect for On1 and one the first Spanish songs I learned the lyrics to.
A nice fast paced classic that goes well with a little salsa caleña.
The opening to this song is simply spectacular and features some of the best use of piano in any salsa song I know!
The perfect number to get your feet moving Cali style.
A great opening with a spectacular clave rich beat!
Here's a classy number with a great back beat a sweet mid-section, recommended by one of Dublin's finest mambo aficionados.
Ladies and Gentlemen, this is Cuba.
Pure mambo perfection. Just try NOT dancing when you hear this song.
Another brilliant salsa from La 33 with great lyrics, perfect for some On1 dancing.
This is a very special salsa with some incredible use of piano and spectacular and unexpected rhythm changes. There is something for everyone in this classic!
I love this up-beat Cuban rhythm and the lyrics just make me want to be in Havana.
This is a true Cali classic. The lyrics really tell the story of the city and the beat is perfect for the city of rumberos.
This is a really fun salsa with some great percussion from a true salsa legend, Ruben Blades.
This is a great salsa perfect for mambo that really allows you to play with the music. More salsa in French please!
The lead singers voice really makes this song what it is. A very sensual, slow salsa.
The legendary Buena Vista Social Club has produced many hits and this song is up there as one of the most beautiful. Perfect for a slow, close dance!
This is a great, really fun salsa that has some great rhythm changes that allow for a lot of play in the dance.
