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The best Spanish singers (and groups) in history

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  1. 1

    The Song of the Madman

    147 votes

    Spanish alternative rock and pop rock band

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    El Canto del Loco was an influential Spanish pop rock and alternative rock group, known for their energetic performances and catchy songs that shaped a generation.

    • Topics that marked a moment

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    Amaral

    140 votes

    Voted Best Group and Best Album of the Year in 2002 by El País

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    Amaral is an iconic Spanish duo known for their longevity and sustained success in Spanish pop music. They have maintained a career spanning over two decades, consistently releasing popular songs and critically acclaimed albums.

    • One of the most important groups in the history of Spanish pop

    • Best Spanish Group at the MTV European Music Awards

    • He has left a very important mark on the history of Spanish pop.

  3. 3

    Melendi

    140 votes

    Spanish singer-songwriter, musician and composer

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    Melendi is a Spanish singer-songwriter with a career spanning more than 20 years, known for his radio hits and his ability to connect with audiences through his compositions.

    • Known for his rock, flamenco and rumba styles

    • Spanish singer and composer of rumba and pop music

  4. 4

    Fangoria

    130 votes

    Spanish electronic music band

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    Fangoria is an influential Spanish electronic music duo, formed by Alaska and Nacho Canut, with a career spanning over three decades and numerous studio albums. Their distinctive sound and longevity have cemented them as one of the most important bands in the history of Spanish music.

    • Formed by Alaska and Nacho Canut

    • Considered the best album by a Spanish group in the 90s

  5. 5

    Camilo Sesto

    126 votes

    World-renowned Spanish singer

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    Camilo Sesto is one of the most iconic and successful Spanish singers in history, known for his powerful voice and romantic ballads that led him to record-breaking weeks at number 1 on LOS40.

    • Impeccable voice, presence and modulation

    • One of the best-selling singers in the history of Latin music

    • He perfected the romantic ballad

    • Composer and singer

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  7. 6

    Mecano

    102 votes

    Pioneers of techno-pop in Spain

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    Mecano is considered one of the most influential groups in the history of Spanish music, pioneers of techno-pop and new romantic music in Spain. Their musical legacy and their ability to mark a turning point in the music scene make them worthy of this recognition.

    • Pioneers of New Romanticism in Spain

    • Spanish pop group that marked a before and after

  8. 7

    Vanessa Martin

    95 votes

    Singer-songwriter who transforms every emotion into a song

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    Vanesa Martín is a Spanish singer-songwriter recognized for her pop/rock style and successful musical career, including multiple number-one hits on albums and singles.

    • Talented

    • Youthful pop/rock style

  9. 8

    Rosalia

    90 votes

    She is a singer-songwriter, actress and producer

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    Rosalía is a central figure in contemporary Spanish music, recognized for her innovative fusion of flamenco with urban and pop genres, which has led to unprecedented global success. Her ability to reinvent traditional music and connect with international audiences establishes her as one of the most influential Spanish artists in history.

    • The only living Spanish woman on the list

    • He has won 6 Grammy Awards

    • Most listened to Spanish female artist on Spotify

    • He has won several Latin Grammy Awards

  10. 9

    Raphael

    89 votes

    Popular worldwide

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    Raphael is one of the most iconic and internationally recognized Spanish singers, with a career spanning the 1960s to the present day. His powerful voice and unique style have cemented him as a legend in Spanish music.

    • Recognized as the precursor of that genre in Spain

    • One of the most successful Spanish artists

  11. 10

    Pablo Alborán

    85 votes

    Undeniable talent

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    Pablo Alborán is one of the most successful Spanish singers of the 2010s, with multiple number-one albums selling hundreds of thousands of copies.

    • Sold-out tours around the world

    • Millions of followers

  12. 11

    Small

    84 votes

    He has been on stage since 1998.

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    Malú is one of the most successful Spanish singers, distinguished by her powerful voice and a career spanning more than twenty years. She has earned numerous platinum and gold records, establishing herself as an important figure in Spanish music.

    • He has thirteen studio albums

    • It has five compilation albums

    • He has two live albums

    • Niece of Paco de Lucía

  13. 12

    Father

    82 votes

    Artist of the Latin musical universe with the greatest international projection

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    Aitana has established herself as Spain's most important female pop artist, topping the charts for weeks and drawing crowds to her tours.

    • She received choral singing, music theory and piano lessons from a young age.

    • Popular Spanish singer, songwriter and actress

  14. 13

    David Bisbal

    79 votes

    Spanish singer, songwriter and actor

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    David Bisbal is a Spanish singer of great international success, recognized for his powerful voice and style that fuses pop and flamenco, achieving multiple platinum records and a solid career.

    • He rose to fame in the early 2000s.

    • Incredible musical arrangements

  15. 14

    Manuel Carrasco

    77 votes

    Spanish singer, composer and musician.

    Manuel Carrasco is the Spanish artist who has sold the most in Spain on multiple occasions, demonstrating great commercial success and a solid fan base that positions him as one of the most successful singers in the country's recent history.

  16. 15

    Alejandro Sanz

    76 votes

    Spanish singer-songwriter and composer

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    Alejandro Sanz is one of the most renowned Spanish singers and songwriters, with an extensive career spanning melodic and pop genres. His ability to connect with teenage audiences and evolve into a highly regarded artist on the Latin American scene cements his position as a historic figure.

    • Success in their first dates in Mexico

  17. 16

    Tow

    73 votes

    Success in the Spanish music scene

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    Estopa is a Spanish Catalan rumba duo formed by brothers David and José Manuel Muñoz, known for their popular anthems and their long history in Spanish music since 1999.

    • Unique style that mixes rumba, flamenco and pop-rock

    • Music recognized for its energy

    • Fuses rock and flamenco rumba

  18. 17

    Van Gogh's Ear

    71 votes

    Unstoppable career

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    La Oreja de Van Gogh is an iconic Spanish pop group, known for their catchy melodies and lyrics that have resonated with audiences for decades, achieving multiple number 1 hits.

    • Passion for music

    • Spanish pop rock musical group

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    Enrique Iglesias

    50 votes

    He is a Spanish singer-songwriter, composer and record producer.

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    Enrique Iglesias is one of the Spanish singers with the greatest international reach, having sold more than 100 million records and being recognized as one of the greatest Latin artists in history.

    • He is the Latin artist with the most crossover hits in history.

  20. 19

    Men G

    50 votes

    Legendary band that has left an indelible mark on music

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    Hombres G is an iconic Spanish pop group, known for their catchy songs and longevity on the music scene since the 1980s. They have achieved great commercial and critical success, establishing themselves as one of the pillars of Spanish pop rock.

    • Catchy songs

    • Lyrics that connect perfectly with the female teenage audience

    • One of the greatest representatives of carefree pop

  21. 20

    Julio Iglesias

    48 votes

    He had much more charisma and style.

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    Julio Iglesias is a Latin music legend, with a career spanning more than six decades and more than 300 million albums sold, making him one of the most successful Spanish singers in history.

    • It has very important compositions

    • Singer, songwriter and entrepreneur

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