







The Most Famous
Singers from Cuba
Top 10 Singers
The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the top 10 most legendary Cubans Singers of all time. This list of famous Cubans Singers is sorted by HPI (Historical Popularity Index), a metric that aggregates information on a biography's online popularity. Visit the rankings page to view the entire list of Cubans Singers.
- #1

Gloria Estefan
b. 1957
HPI 69.4464 langsGloria Estefan is most famous for being a singer and songwriter. She is also the wife of Emilio Estefan, who is a singer and producer.
- #2

Celia Cruz
1925 - 2003
HPI 68.3151 langsCelia Cruz is most famous for being a singer, dancer, actress, and TV show host.
- #3

Ibrahim Ferrer
1927 - 2005
HPI 66.7838 langsIbrahim Ferrer is most famous for being the lead singer of the Buena Vista Social Club.
- #5

Omara Portuondo
b. 1930
HPI 63.2927 langsOmara Portuondo is most famous for being a Cuban singer and songwriter. She is a member of the Buena Vista Social Club, which was formed in...Read moreShow less
Omara Portuondo is most famous for being a Cuban singer and songwriter. She is a member of the Buena Vista Social Club, which was formed in 1997.
People by Birth Decade
Browse notable Cubans Singers grouped by birth decade. Each decade shows the top 10 by HPI; expand to see everyone.
1990s(2)
1980s(2)
1970s(1)
1960s(1)
1950s(1)
1930s(1)
Overlapping Lives
Which Singers were alive at the same time? This visualization shows the lifespans of the 8 most globally memorable Singers since 1700.









