Today marks the beginnning of National Hispanic Heritage month which will run Sept. 15-October 15. Latin music is much more diverse than one would consider. It isn't as simple as "the only difference is the language." There are as many genres in Latin Music as there are in other languages, possibly more. However, the most popular of these languages include:Bachata, Cumbia, Reggaetone,Coridos,Salsa and Merengue. There are the same genres in Latin Music as there are in the United States such as: Country, Rock, Rap etc. However, one of the most interesting aspects of the types of music in Hispanic countries are the dances involved with it. Usually people dance the same to Rap, Pop and Techno. However, there are very different dances for Bachata, Salsa and Cumbia. This gives the music another whole dimension-movement. The dances involved are often very fluid and can be done with partners or seperately. Reggaetone which is similar to the American version of Rap. The music is very fast paced and contains similar beats;however, there are different types of instruments used. Reggaetone is one of the most popular forms of Laitn Music and has even ended up on the top of American Mainstream Music Charts. Bachata is somewhat similar to Reggaetone but it is usually slower in pace and most of the songs follow the same type of pattern, they are all about losing someone they loved or love not returned. Bachata dance is often done with a partner and simulates two-person salsa. Salsa and Merengue are similar however Meerengue has stayed the same over the years whilst Salsa has evolved over time. Coridos is also like Merengue but is typically listened to by the older generations. Latin Music has become so popular in the United States that it is simply impossible to not listne to it at some point. We at MusicUnnoticed are dedicated to sharing some of the more famous artists with you.
Reggaeton/Cumbia/Bachata/Salsa/Folk
Ivy Queen
Pitbull
Daddy Yankee
Zion
Don Omar
Arcangel
Kumbia Kings
Aventura
Julieta Venegas
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