1960s – 2010sApogée : 1980s
Balada
À propos de Balada
The Spanish balada is the tradition of melodic pop ballads that dominated radio from the 1960s onward. Powered by big voices and lush orchestration, it produced global stars like Julio Iglesias, the best-selling Spanish artist of all time, and enduring icons like Raphael. Romantic and radio-friendly, it became Spain's main pop export before the modern era.