What is behind the great populism of recent years in which Latin music has been the protagonist? Music, in general, is not a secret that breaks borders. It only takes a peculiar rhythm or a catchy lyric to draws people’s attention; in Latin music, it has both components, and this is not new at all; the Latinos know a lot about rhythms and lyrics in general. Over time, music for the Latino community, such as immigrants in the United States, maintains their culture deeply rooted.
History of Latin music
Let’s look back in time, as almost the entire written history of the emergence of Latin America stands out with the arrival of Spanish colonization to the new continent. Latin music has many roots and combinations, and it comes from Indigenous, African, Jews, and Arabs descent. However, the most vital characteristic of this music comes from its dances and religious expressions. There are countless different genres in Latin music, each of which comes from a country or region, to mention a few are the tropical genres from the Antilles: Salsa (Cuba-Puerto Rico), Merengue (Dominican Republic), Reggaeton (Puerto Rico-Panama), Cumbia (Centro America) among many others.
The arrival of Latin Music in the US
In the 1970s, a group of Caribbean immigrants in New York City gave life to today’s genre as salsa. Mixing elements of genres already conceived in their countries of origin, the most significant influence of salsa comes from the Afro-Cuban rhythm Guaguancó and the rhythmic letter from la Decima with deep roots in Puerto Rico. There are many names behind who invented the genre, but the most prominent are Bobby Cruz, Pacho Cristal, and Johnny Pacheco, all with different contributions. The rhythmic base is the percussion from African heritage and the metallic air instruments adapted from Jazz.
The Boom of the genre occurred when La Fania All Start emerged in the early 1970’s; musicians and singers came together to give music and dance to Latinos in New York City. Since then, the world has heard, danced, and enjoyed the Salsa genre.
Currently
Like practically everything in life, music changes generationally, and in Latin music, it is not the exception; However, every country maintains its music and culture alive.
Around 1990, a genre emerges in the streets of Puerto Rico. Today is one of the most popular rhythms around the world Reggaeton. Descendants from Jamaica dancehall adapted to Spanish by Panama in the 1980s and influences from North American Rap. In currents history, the Reggaeton has the world’s attention. The rhythm is very catchy and danceable that you don’t necessarily have to understand the lyrics sung in Spanish to make you want to move. Reggaeton went from being an underground and marginalized genre in Puerto Rico to have artists and songs in the Top 10 worldwide music charts. Now technological advances the gender is present in numerous playlists to include Former President Barak Obama seasonal and favorite playlists. Undoubtedly, Reggaeton is the leading gender in almost all parties, not only for Latinos but also in practically all cultures worldwide.
Top 10 Latin Artists 2010 Decade (Billboard)
According to prestigious companies known worldwide for their data management and popular charts, Latino artists have been part of the Top 100 worldwide for decades. However, currently, they have been more consistent and relevant. Here are a top 10 of the most popular Latino artists of the last decade 2010:
- Romeo Santos
- Prince Royces
- J Balvin
- Enrique Iglesias
- Daddy Yankee
- Juan Gabriel
- Banda MS
- Ozuna
- Nicky Jam
- Gerardo Ortiz
Top 10 Hottest Latin Artists (July 2021)
The following list is from my personal preference; if you have not enjoyed Latin rhythms yet, use this list as a reference and add it to your playlist. I promise you will enjoy it.
- Bad Bunny
- J Balvin
- Ozuna
- Raw Alejandro
- Daddy Yankee
- Nicky Jam
- Anuel AA
- Jhay Cortez
- Wisin
- Nio Garcia
Top 10 Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)
Since we had traveled through time and learned a little about Latin music in general, it is time to enjoy a good playlist that makes you dance. Then, finally, to finalize a list of the ten most popular Latin songs on digital platforms worldwide for this month.
- Telepatia- Kali Uchis
- Yonaguni- Bad Bunny
- Todo De Ti- Raw Alejandro
- Dakiti- Bad Bunny & Jay Cortez
- AM- Nio Garcia, J Balvin & Bad Bunny
- Fiel- Wisin & Jay Cortez
- Volando- Mora, Bad Bunny & Sech
- De Museo- Bad Bunny
- 911- Sech
- La Noche de Anoche- Rosalia & Bad Bunny
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