Latin
A vibrant umbrella genre from Latin America, fusing Afro-Caribbean, Indigenous, and European traditions. Encompassing salsa, reggaeton, bachata, cumbia, and samba, defined by clave rhythms, multilayered percussion, brass punches, and infectious dance grooves.
Origin: Primarily Latin America, with key hubs in Cuba, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Colombia, and Brazil, spreading via diaspora worldwide.
Era: Emerged in the early 1900s from Cuban son and rumba, evolved through mid-20th century mambo and cha-cha, 1970s salsa, and 2000s reggaeton rise to today's global pop hybrids.
