Top 10 of 2026
This Colombian superstar collaborated with Judeline and Rusowsky to top the charts with her hit single "Bby Wow".
Who is Karol G?
Suavemente
bésame
This Colombian superstar is famous for her distinct vocals, belly dancing, and massive global crossover hits like "Hips Don't Lie."
Who is Shakira?
This handheld percussion instrument is made of a hollowed, notched gourd and played by scraping a stick along its ridges, a staple in salsa and cumbia.
What is a güiro?
Born in the 1960s in New York City, this highly rhythmic dance music blended Cuban son with American jazz and was popularized by Fania Records.
What is Salsa?
This Puerto Rican singer-songwriter made waves with his hit single "De Lejitos", which safely secured a multi-week run in the top 10.
Who is Jay Wheeler?
Voy a reír, voy a bailar ___________.
Vivir mi vida la la la la
Born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, this Puerto Rican superstar rapper and singer made history with the first all-Spanish album to hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
Who is Bad Bunny?
These tall, narrow, single-headed African-Cuban drums are played primarily with the hands and come in sizes called quinto, conga, and tumba.
What are congas?
Originating in the Dominican Republic in the early 20th century, this genre—famous for its signature two-step beat and rapid-fire accordion or saxophone—became the country's national dance.
What is Merengue?
Karol G teamed up with this Canadian rap icon for the cross-cultural hit single titled "Ahí".
Who is Drake?
¿Cómo se llama? (¡Sí!), ¿bonita? (¡Sí!)_________.
Mi casa (Shakira, Shakira), su casa
This "Queen of Salsa" was famous for her vibrant wigs, incredible voice, and her iconic catchphrase, "¡Azúcar!"
Who is Celia Cruz?
Central to Mexican mariachi music, the vihuela is a high-pitched stringed instrument, while this massive, deep-bodied acoustic bass guitar provides the low end.
What is a guitarrón?
This Puerto Rican genre—driven by the pandereta hand drum—historically served as an oral newspaper for the working class, recounting community news and social commentary.
What is Plena (or Bomba)?
Merging Afrobeats, dancehall, and reggaetón, this track by Aria Vega and Ryan Castro soared to the top of the Billboard staff picks.
What is "Chévere"?
Ay, no hay que llorar (no hay que llorar)________.
Que la vida es un carnaval
This legendary Mexican-American "Queen of Tejano music" achieved posthumous cross-cultural stardom with her final album, "Dreaming of You."
Who is Selena (Selena Quintanilla)?
This percussion instrument—consisting of a wooden box that the player sits on while striking the front face with their hands—originated in Afro-Peruvian communities before becoming central to Spanish Flamenco.
What is a cajón?
In 1958, Rio de Janeiro musicians João Gilberto and Antônio Carlos Jobim sparked a global jazz craze by introducing this genre, which translates to "new trend."
What is Bossa Nova?
This artist's multi-week chart-topping album Debí Tirar Más Fotos spawned massive hit singles like "DTMF" and "EoO".
Who is Bad Bunny?
Como la flor con tanto amor________.
Me diste tú, se marchitó
This Colombian reggaeton star is known for his colorful hair, collaborations with J Balvin, and the 2024 global hit "QLONA" with Peso Pluma.
Who is Feid?
Popularized by Tito Puente, this percussion setup consists of two metal-cased drums mounted on a stand, often accompanied by cowbells and a cymbal.
What are timbales?
Before it became a modern global phenomenon, Reggaeton traces its specific roots to "Reggae en Español" in Panama and the underground "Underground" cassette movement during the 1990s in this island territory.
What is Puerto Rico?