Known to his fans as El Animal Nocturno, Guatemalan singer/songwriter Ricardo Arjona has relentlessly upended expectations and jumped musical and national borders over the course of his three-decade recording career. A politically conscious singer who was first mistakenly marketed as a loverman balladeer, Arjona was also a telenovela star—and it helped elevate him to greater success. This playlist showcases a bit of everything in his arsenal—from tejano to bachata, Cuban son to sterling Latin pop, with his raspy voice conveying his social message no matter the musical backdrop.