Zene - Latin zene

a genre of popular music that incorporates Latin American musical elements and rhythms, often sung in Spanish or Portuguese, and infused with pop music sensibilities

latin pop

a genre of Brazilian instrumental music that combines elements of European folk music with African rhythms, characterized by virtuosic melodies and intricate harmonies

choro

a music genre that combines elements of Latin American music, such as salsa or cumbia, with rock music, creating a fusion of styles

latinos rock

a rhythmic fusion of jazz improvisation with Latin American rhythms

latin jazz

a Latin music genre that originated in the Dominican Republic, known for its melodic and rhythmic elements, typically featuring romantic lyrics and guitar-based instrumentation

bachata

a Latin American dance music that is influenced by jazz, R&B and rock

salsa zene

a Mexican musical genre that tells stories of real-life events, often featuring accordion, guitar, and brass instrumentation

corrido

traditional Mexican music style characterized by its distinctive instrumentation, featuring trumpets, violins, guitars, and vocals, often performed in colorful attire

mariachi

a genre of music originating in Texas that blends Mexican folk music, polka, country, and rock, often sung in Spanish and characterized by accordion and guitar instrumentation

tejano zene

genre of Latin music that originated in the 1960s, blending elements of Latin music, rhythm and blues, and soul, often characterized by lively beats and infectious melodies

boogaloo

a piece of music written for a South American dance called tango in which a male and female hold hands tightly and walk in the same direction

tango

a genre of music with origins in Latin America, characterized by its fusion of reggae, hip hop, and Latin rhythms, often featuring catchy beats, repetitive hooks, and lyrics in Spanish or Spanglish

reggaeton

a piece of music that is composed for a fast dance of Brazilian origin called samba

samba

a genre of Latin American music characterized by its rhythmic and melodic elements, often featuring accordion and percussion, originating from Colombia

cumbia

a sentimental and lyrical musical genre that originated in Portugal and became popular in Brazil, featuring solo voice and guitar accompaniment

modinha

a genre of Afro-Brazilian music characterized by vibrant rhythms and uplifting lyrics, often associated with celebration and positive energy

axé

a type of Brazilian popular music that is derived from samba but is more melodic, popular in the 1960s

bossa nova