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Latin pop

Latin pop is a music genre that emerged in Spain, Portugal and Latin America in the 1970s. It is usually classed as a form of pop music and Latin music. Explore its 3 subgenres, key artists and related styles.

About Latin pop

Latin pop is a music genre that emerged in Spain, Portugal and Latin America in the 1970s. It is usually classed as a form of pop music and Latin music.

Among the best-known names in the style are Natalia Oreiro, Enrique Iglesias, Julio Iglesias, Camila Cabello, Juanes and Gloria Estefan.

Latin pop has given rise to 3 subgenres on this site, such as Latin ballad, Tropipop and Cumbia pop.

From Wikipedia

Latin pop (Spanish: pop latino), also referred to as Spanish-language pop (Spanish: pop en español) or Portuguese-language pop (Portuguese: pop em português), is a subgenre of popular music defined primarily as pop music performed in Spanish or Portuguese. While its foundation lies in the structural and commercial conventions of international pop music—memorable melodies, rhythmic regularity, electric instrumentation, and broad appeal—it is often enriched by stylistic influences from Latin American and Iberian musical traditions.

Emerging from Spanish-speaking musicians, Latin pop remains distinct from other Latin genres such as rock en español, tropical, reggaeton, and dance, though it may incorporate elements of these styles. In this sense, the fusion with Latin or Hispanic folk genres is characteristic but secondary to its central definition as pop music in Spanish.

Genre family tree

Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Latin pop.

Key artists

  • Natalia Oreiro
  • Enrique Iglesias
  • Julio Iglesias
  • Camila Cabello
  • Juanes
  • Gloria Estefan
  • Thalía
  • Rosalía
  • Luis Fonsi
  • Amr Diab

Related genres

Frequently asked questions

What is Latin pop?

Latin pop is a music genre that emerged in Spain, Portugal and Latin America in the 1970s. It is usually classed as a form of pop music and Latin music.

Where and when did Latin pop originate?

Latin pop originated in Spain, Portugal and Latin America in the 1970s.

Who are famous Latin pop artists?

Natalia Oreiro, Enrique Iglesias, Julio Iglesias, Camila Cabello, Juanes and Gloria Estefan.

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