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Because they sing in the same language
- The music industry in the United States began to refer to any kind of music featuring Spanish vocals as "Latin music". Under this definition, Spanish sung in any genre is categorized as "Latin". In turn, this has led to artists from Spain being labelled as "Latin" because they sing in the same language.
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The music industry in the United States began to refer to any kind of music featuring Spanish vocals as "Latin music". Under this definition, Spanish sung in any genre is categorized as "Latin". In turn, this has led to artists from Spain being labelled as "Latin" because they sing in the same language.
- 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.
In Spain, music has a long history. It has played an important role in the development of Western music, and has greatly influenced Latin American music. Spanish music is often associated with traditional styles such as flamenco and classical guitar. While these forms of music are common, there are many different traditional musical and dance ...
Jun 26, 2021 · Latin music (Portuguese and Spanish: música latina) is a term used by the music industry as a catch-all term for music that comes from Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking areas of the world, namely Ibero-America and the Iberian Peninsula, as well as music sung in either language.
Apr 18, 2019 · In music, even artists from Spain were considered Latin because they sang in the common language. But in the United States, where 60% of Latin people are under 27, those who no longer...
Dec 20, 2021 · Can artists from Spain make Latin music? How about artists from Brazil? Is the music based on an artist's identity, or the music itself? Where does language come in?
Apr 2, 2024 · In recent years, Latin music has experienced another renaissance with the rise of reggaeton and trap en español. Artists like Daddy Yankee, Bad Bunny, and J Balvin have taken the world by storm with their infectious beats and catchy melodies, blurring the lines between genres and attracting a global fanbase.
