There are many types of Latin music, including Classical, Jazz, Rock, Tango, Reggaeton, Bachata, and Samba. Latin fusion blends the sounds of different periods, cultures, and genres in a new way.
The key to harnessing the power of Latin is to tell the difference between rhythm, melody, and harmony. You can instantly identify this type of song when you hear an upbeat rhythmic beat with a bright melody line coming from the main instrument or instruments being played by several musicians at once. The lyrics are usually very easy for people to understand since they are in English, but they will sometimes have Spanish accents.
A good example of this would be Coldplay’s song “Hardest Part,” which has a great groove that blends well with its classic Mexican-sounding guitar part accompanied by soothing female vocals sung in Spanish. It almost sounds like three singers are singing along when listening to the song because one voice is higher-pitched than another. Still, one singer sings both parts simultaneously while playing two guitars simultaneously, creating beautiful harmonies that you wouldn’t expect in a song.
Rock
Latin rock music is the most common form because it has been around for years, being featured on countless albums by Aerosmith and Santana. Latin rock music contains a combination of several genres, including rock, metal, R&B, and salsa creating a unique blend that can get your foot tapping or your head bobbing while you’re at the gym pumping iron. It is very upbeat with fast tempos and powerful lyrics, usually sung by a single vocalist accompanied by some percussion instrument such as a guitar or drums.
The tempo will typically be between 120 bpm to 160 bpm with a classic Latin sound from Colombia, Cuba, or Mexico and an aggressive attitude from its vocalist, making it perfect for any workout playlist. It’s great for making people feel good when exercising to ease their pain and forget about all the negative thoughts that come into their heads during difficult exercises like squats or lunges since this style is very uplifting.
Samba
Samba music is most popular in Brazil, the Caribbean, Cuba, and parts of Central America. It is a polyrhythmic type based on African rhythms with European influences. The traditional beat can be described as “pulse like,” one repeated measure per bar. However, some modern groups tend not to repeat either rhythmically or melodically while still retaining their basic feel because they are so well-known outside of any particular region.
Tango
Tango music is a genre that originated in Argentina. It is known for its passionate dance routines that include iconic gestural movements. The Tango style emphasizes the use of rhythmic gestures with a loose, free flow between partners. In turn, this was adopted by other countries such as France and Spain in their classical repertoire. The Argentinian form of the dance is called Cancionero or canciónero—literally “song-creator.”
This word does not refer to the music itself but references anyone who sings or plays at court events during military parades. Argentine musicians perform contemporary examples using acoustic guitar, piano, and accordion styles.
Reggaeton
Reggaeton music is a type of modern Latin music that originated in the early 1990s. A prominent bassline characterizes it; the tempo ranges from roughly 135 beats per minute to 150–170 bpm (usually 140-150 BPM). It sometimes includes rap lyrics or other forms of vocal accompaniment such as AutoTune. The name ‘reggaeton’ came about during this period due to its “harsh” sound. Many reggaetón artists have also garnered success outside these borders with songs like Enrique Iglesias’s Hero and Marc Anthony’s Vivir Mi Vida Loca achieving major international hits coupled with an urban dance/pop sensibility, propelled largely through MTV Latin programming across all regions throughout much of the world for several years after their release.
Bachata
Bachata music is a dance music genre of Cuban origin, which combines elements from various other Latin American musical styles such as merengue and salsa with the popular sounds of reggae. It can also be described as a fusion between these two genres or mambo-reggae because it is rhythmic while incorporating their characteristics; additionally, rhythms are combined in similar ways to both types.