Peruvian tenor Juan Diego Florez is renowned for his virtuosity in bel canto opera, with a remarkable ability to spin long, lyrical lines. Sentimiento Latino finds him stepping outside his usual classical habitat into the world of Latin music and mariachi tradition. This 2006 Decca release shows his voice adapted to different repertoire, bringing classical technique to popular forms. The result is a unique blend where operatic training meets the warmth of Latin musical tradition. Florez's bell-like tenor rings clearly over traditional instrumentation, creating something that's neither purely classical nor purely folk, but something altogether distinctive. For those curious about what happens when a world-class opera singer explores his cultural roots through a different lens.