10 Must-Listen Colombian Songs

One of Colombia’s most beloved artists, he is a singer, songwriter, and actor with numerous awards, including Grammys and Latin Grammys. In addition to his solo work, he has made significant contributions through collaborations. A great example is his duet “Como Le Gusta a Tu Cuerpo” with Michel Telo.

The group was established in 2005. They described their music as “tropical electro”. “Somos Dos” is their most popular song and it should be listed in popular must-listen Colombian songs. 

They are the most important representative of “Salsa Choke” which is a kind of salsa music with pacific rhythms. “Ras Tas Tas” is one of their most popular songs which was like the official song of Colombian Footbal Team in the 2014 World Cup.

Among the new generation of “vallenato” singers, Silvestre stands out with his accordion-driven, energetic songs that get listeners dancing. Silvestre’s track “Me Gusta” is likely to be one of the most played songs when you go out for a night of fun.

Although most of the Colombian do not like “Reggaeton” music due to their lyrics, it is one of the most popular music genre among young Colombians. Wherever you go out at night in Colombia, you would find yourself dancing with a reggaeton song. J Balvin is one of the most representatives of this music genre, and his song “Ginza” is a good sample for reggaeton.

Latin American Grammy winner Colombian hip-hop music group. You definitely need to listen to the group’s song “Cuando Te Veo.”

If we are talking about must-listen Colombian songs, we should not make a list without Juanes and his popular song “La Camisa Negra”.

Many music awards, including Latin America Grammy,  winner musician, producer and activist. He plays acoustic songs. “Entre Mi Vida Y La Tuya” song is a good sample to show his style.

Cabas who was born in the city of Barranquilla, on the Caribbean coast, plays rock & roll and electronic music with Caribbean rhythms. “Enamorandonos” is his song which is now on the top of the music charts.

Speaking of must-listen Colombian songs, it’s impossible not to mention Shakira. Although she has enchanted us with her dances and English songs, her Spanish-language tracks are also quite delightful. One such example is “La Bicicleta,” a duet with Carlos Vives.