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Afro-Cuban music. Latin American music, musical traditions of Mexico, Central America, and the portions of South America and the Caribbean colonized by the Spanish and the Portuguese. These traditions reflect the distinctive mixtures of Native American, African, and European influences that have shifted throughout the region over time.
- Gerard Béhague
- SALSA. WHERE IT’S FROM: Cuba, Puerto Rico, New York. WHAT DEFINES THE SOUND: A distinct beat called the clave. A three-drum section (bongos, congas and timbales) executes the complex, syncopated rhythms.
- MERENGUE. WHERE IT’S FROM: Dominican Republic. WHAT DEFINES THE SOUND: A repeating five-beat rhythmic pattern called a quintillo played by three key instruments: a diatonic accordion, a two-headed hand drum called tambora and a metal scraper called charrasca or güira.
- RANCHERAS. The undisputed king of Mexico's traditional ranchera music, Vicente Fernandez, a.k.a. ' El Idolo de Mexico,' performs live at the Portland Rose Garden, 2007.
- CUMBIA. WHERE IT’S FROM: Colombia. WHAT DEFINES THE SOUND: A signature double beat is played on maracas or drum, while flutes known as gaitas carry the melody.
Latin music (Portuguese and Spanish: música latina) is a term used by the music industry as a catch-all category for various styles of music from Ibero-America, which encompasses Latin America, Spain, Portugal, and the Latino population in Canada and the United States, as well as music that is sung in either Spanish and/or Portuguese.
The music of Latin America refers to music originating from Latin America, namely the Romance -speaking regions of the Americas south of the United States. [1] Latin American music also incorporate the Indigenous peoples of the Americas. [2] Due to its highly syncretic nature, Latin American music encompasses a wide variety of styles, including ...
Feb 4, 2024 · Learn about the origins, evolution and global influence of Latin music, from its African, European and Indigenous roots to its modern fusion and renaissance. Discover the stories behind its most influential genres, artists and events, and explore its role in popular culture.
Explore the rich and diverse musical heritage of Latin America and U.S. Latino communities at the Smithsonian. Learn about the legends, styles, and influences of Latin music through stories, videos, and collections.
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Jul 3, 2018 · Learn how Latin music evolved from the cultural encounter of indigenous, European and African influences in the Americas. Discover the origins and characteristics of samba, salsa, merengue, bachata and more genres.
