Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Sep 23, 2020

Wolf Trap celebrates and honors the many Hispanic and Latin artists who have graced its stages year-round! Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and take a tour around the world with these fun facts about Wolf Trap artists.

Santana

• Last at Wolf Trap: 2015
• Top Songs: “Smooth,” “Maria Maria,” “Oye Como Va”
• Did you know: The only consistent band member in the group’s more than 50-year history is its founder Carlos Santana.

Omara Portuondo

Ricky Martin

• Last at Wolf Trap: 2016
• Top Songs: “Livin’ la Vida Loca,” “Vente Pa’ Ca,” “La Mordidita”
• Did you know: Ricky Martin is often credited for launching the 1999 Latin pop explosion in the U.S. with his smash hit “Livin’ la Vida Loca.”

Rodrigo y Gabriela

• Last at Wolf Trap: 2019
• Top Songs: “Tamacún,” “Diablo Rojo,” “Hanuman”
• Did you know: This duo’s heroes include Jimi Hendrix, Carlos Santana, Astor Piazzolla, and Pantera’s Dimebag Darrell.

Carlos Vives

• Last at Wolf Trap: 2016
• Top Songs: “Robarte un Beso,” “La Bicicleta,” “Cuando Nos Volvamos a Encontrar”
• Did you know: Carlos Vives was the first Colombian to win a Grammy Award.

Daddy Yankee

• Last at Wolf Trap: 2017
• Top Songs: “Despacito,” “Con Calma,” “China”
• Did you know: Daddy Yankee was the first Latin artist to hit No. 1 on Spotify.

Juanes

• Last at Wolf Trap: 2018
• Top Songs: “Besos En Guerra,” “La Camisa Negra,” “Es Por Tí”
• Did you know: Juanes was named to the TIME 100 in 2005.

The Gipsy Kings

• Last at Wolf Trap: 2019
• Top Songs: “Bomboleo,” “Volare,” “Djoba Djoba”
• Did you know: The Gipsy Kings are considered responsible for the global popularization of progressive, pop-oriented flamenco music.

Farruko

• Last at Wolf Trap: 2019
• Top Songs: “La Tóxica,” “Chillax,” “Baila Baila Baila”
• Did you know: Farruko has collaborated with Wolf Trap artists Daddy Yankee and Shaggy.

Alejandro Sanz

• Last at Wolf Trap: 2010
• Top Songs: “Corazón Partío,” “Amiga mía,” “Deja Que Te Bese”
• Did you know: Alejandro Sanz was the first Spanish artist to record an MTV Unplugged album.

Marc Anthony

• Last at Wolf Trap: 2013
• Top Songs: “Vivir Mi Via,” “Está Rico,” “Tu Amor Me Hace Bien”
• Did you know: Marc Anthony holds the Guinness World Record for most year-end best-selling albums in the tropical albums’ chart by a solo artist.  

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