Latin music

Latin music is a broad category encompassing musical styles that originate from or are influenced by Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries, particularly in Latin America and the Caribbean.

It includes genres like salsa, merengue, bachata, reggaeton, bossa nova, cumbia, and tango, each with distinctive rhythms and instrumentation.

The term often emphasizes rhythmic complexity, with percussion instruments like congas, bongos, and timbales playing central roles.

The club plays Latin music on weekends.

In the music industry, Latin music functions as both a marketing category and a Grammy Award classification.