Variedades: Pop-Rock from Spain

An icon of Spanish pop, Jeanette gained popularity when the wide-eyed "Por Qué Te Vas" was featured in the Carlos Saura film Cría Cuervos. Fusing electronica with pop and flamenco, Bebe's revulsive "Malo" represents a new generation of performers who are miles apart from the smoothness of Julio Iglesias and "De Niña A Mujer."

A moody collaboration between flamenco singer Diego 'Cigala' and veteran Cuban pianist Bebo Valdés, "Lágrimas Negras" was one of the biggest success stories in recent Spanish music. The poetry of Catalan troubadour Joan Manuel Serrat echoes the artistry of major Latin performers like Silvio Rodríguez and Pablo Milanés.

Hailing from Sevilla, La Mala Rodríguez is one of the most talented rappers in the Spanish-speaking world. Her "Lo Fácil Cae Ligero" showcases her sexy flow and gift for urban poetry. Before he gained success as a solo artist, Enrique Bunbury dabbled in commercial hard rock with Héroes del Silencio.

During the last 50 years, Spain and Latin America have shared a musical dialogue of mutual influence and admiration. Singers such as Rocío Dúrcal, Nino Bravo and, of course, Julio Iglesias, conquered millions of fans throughout the Americas. And the development of rock en español and Latintronica influenced artists like Ana Torroja and Enrique Iglesias. This dazzling collection of hit singles includes hummable pop, crunchy rock and a dash of flamenco.