Since the 1950s, Latin music has been omnipresent in New York City. From the mambo craze to the fusion of Cuban sounds with an urban NYC edge that became Salsa. The reign of Fania records bringing Puerto Rican sounds and artists to worldwide fame, New York salsa is an undeniable force. Even with the advent of Merengue, Bachata and Reggaeton, the newer generation of Boricua artists have taken the legacy and put it at the forefront once more. From Don Omar, Rauw Alejandro, Christian Alicea and more recently Bad Bunny, salsa has shown it still has its place. The NYC sound is a more modern and edgier sound. It keeps evolving over the past decades but retains its essence. The 2026 Super Bowl show performance by both Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny might be a crowning moment in this era for Salsa. That single performance may have kickstarted yet another craze. The sounds and dance always seems to capture the imagination of its audience. This mix is a current take on some notable songs.
