Latin-American music is an amalgamation of American, African and European influences from when Africans were transported to the Americas, as well as the Portuguese and Spanish colonisation of parts of South America and the Caribbean. Music of Latin-America most commonly refers to the music of the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking areas of Latin-America and, thus, it is most commonly performed in those languages. Due to the enormous range of influences, the music is rich and diverse. Following the Portuguese and Spanish colonisation, various folk styles emerged, drawing on elements from indigenous cultures.
- Henry Sheppard
- August 31, 2022
- 8:08 pm