Recommend me some latin

[Traver]

I think I may have taken a liking to latin music (I realise that's a pretty broad term), so I've decided to check out some to see if that's the case. The problem is, though, that I have absolutely no idea where to start.
So if anyone could give me some recommendations on some good latin music (trying to stay clear of the pop versions like Jennifer Lopez), that would be great.

[evertalbers]

• Anything that Cachao is involved in, especially his "Master Sessions".
• Klimax
• Cubop City Big Band
• Izaline Calister
• Jimmy Bosch
• Grupo Gale

[JimK]

Jerry Gonzalez & The Fort Apache Band.
...Andy Gonzalez on bass.
Nice blend of "Jazz" players who know a Latin feel + "Latin" players who know a Jazz feel.

[cdef]

Originally Posted by Traver

I think I may have taken a liking to latin music (I realise that's a pretty broad term), so I've decided to check out some to see if that's the case. The problem is, though, that I have absolutely no idea where to start. ...

For some classic stuff, try singers like Beny Moré and Celia Cruz, and the bands led by Xavier Cugat, Pérez Prado, Tito Puente and Machito. A more recent band with a jazzier style has been Irakere.

[jomahu]

on a more 'modern' note:

los fabulosos cadillacs/senor flavio
aterciopelados/conector
gustavo cerati
santa sabina
joe bataan
cultura profetica
juana molina
federico aubele
pacha massive
cafe tacvba
plastilina mosh
los amigos invisibles
jorge drexler
funk como le gusta (i think they're from brazil)

[Traver]

Thanks, quite a lot of stuff to check out there!

[bocasfx]

Cachao (already mentioned)
Cachaíto (Awesome blend of traditional Cuban music and jazz.)
Rubén González
Omara Portuondo
Cesaria Évora
Hilario Durán
Ibrahim Ferrer

[kissmybASS01]

1) Buena Vista Social Club and the follow-up album by Ibrahim Ferrer
2) Tito Puente
3) Orquesta de Jazz Y Salsa Alto Maiz (They may be from IOWA, but these guys are the real deal!)
4) From the Putomayo World Music label: "Cuba" and "Caribe! Caribe!"
5) The Rough Guide to Cuban Son
6) Gipsy Kings - Compas

Just my two pesos....