The best Celia Cruz songs
The top 3 according to 60 votes from people: Ríe y llora · La vida es un carnaval · Oye cómo va. (Updated Oct 27, 2025.)
The songs that immortalised the Queen of Salsa, from "Bemba colorá" to "La vida es un carnaval". ¡Azúcar!
Automatically translated (original in Español). See the original
Top 12
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1
Ríe y llora
2003. Released shortly before her death; it sounds like a farewell.
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2
La vida es un carnaval
1998. A celebration of life in the face of adversity.
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3
Oye cómo va
Her version of the Tito Puente classic.
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4
Cao cao maní picao
Another gem from her repertoire.
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5
Yo viviré
Her Spanish version of I Will Survive.
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6
Químbara
1974. With Johnny Pacheco, pure Fania sound.
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7
Bemba colorá
1966. One of her first big solo recordings.
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8
Usted abusó
One of her best-loved performances.
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9
Burundanga
A duet with Lola Flores.
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10
Guantanamera
1967. Her recording of the most famous Cuban song.
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11
El yerberito moderno
A classic with the Sonora Matancera.
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12
La negra tiene tumbao
2001. Salsa with hip-hop.
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La vida es un carnaval primera, siempre. ¡Azúcar!