Latin Teen Pop

Few Spanish bands have captured the innocence of the teen spirit like La Oreja de Van Gogh — check out the band's wistful "Rosas." Through soulful songs like "A Dios Le Pido," former heavy metal singer/songwriter Juanes became an idol among young listeners. Kany García's "Hoy Ya Me Voy" is the ultimate pop ballad for 13-year-olds everywhere.

Hummable Latin pop can also be tasteful and intelligent, as demonstrated by the prodigiously talented Ximena Sariñana on "Vidas Paralelas." Colombian diva Shakira was a teen herself when she released the mega-hit "Ciega, Sordomuda." "Súbete a Mi Moto" was one of the most memorable pages in the songbook of Puerto Rican kiddie-group Menudo.

Children and teenagers have become a big part of Julieta Venegas' fan base since the Tijuana singer switched from introspective alternative rock to the sunny Latin pop of tunes like "Algún Día." A group of Argentine popsters with a healthy '80s fixation, Miranda became famous on the strength of the bubbly hit single "Don."

Since the days of Menudo and Timbiriche, Latin America has demonstrated a knack for creating irresistible pop confections for teens. The Latin influence is also present in the music of mainstream pop stars like Rihanna and High School Musical ingénue Vanessa Hudgens. This comprehensive list of addictive hooks surveys three decades of Latin Teen Pop, including hits by such iconic performers as Enrique Iglesias, Juanes, and Nelly Furtado.