Latin House

Latin House is a genre of electronic music with its own unique characteristics and history.

Typical BPM
120-130
Mood
Energetic
Era
1990s
Rhythm
Characterized by a four-on-the-floor house beat layered with complex Latin percussion, including congas, timbales, and bongos. Often incorporates syncopated rhythms and polyrhythms common in Latin music.

About

Latin House is a subgenre of house music that incorporates Latin American musical elements, rhythms, and instruments. It blends the driving beats of house music with vibrant Latin percussion, melodies, and vocals, creating an energetic and danceable sound.

History

Latin House emerged in the 1990s, primarily in cities with large Latin American communities such as New York City and Miami. DJs and producers began experimenting with fusing the sounds of house music with Latin rhythms like salsa, merengue, and cumbia. This fusion created a new and exciting sound that quickly gained popularity in clubs and on dance floors. The genre has evolved over time, incorporating influences from various Latin American genres and subgenres of house music.