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About Latin rock
Latin rock is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1950s. It is usually classed as a form of rock music and Latin music.
Well-known performers associated with it include Thalía, Santana, Eric Burdon, Nicole and Natalia Lafourcade.
Latin rock has given rise to 1 subgenre on this site, such as Mexican rock music.
From Wikipedia
Latin rock is a term to describe a subgenre blending traditional sounds and elements of Latin American and Hispanic Caribbean folk with rock music. However, it is widely used in the English-language media to refer any kind of rock music featuring Spanish or Portuguese vocals. This has led to controversy about the scope of the terminology.
Latin rock should not be confused with "rock music from Latin America" or Rock en Español. It is also closely related to the Latin alternative scene (which combines Latin elements with alternative rock, pop, electronic music, indie or hip-hop among others) a term often used to refer the same phenomenon.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Latin rock.
Key artists
- Thalía
- Santana
- Eric Burdon
- Nicole
- Natalia Lafourcade
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Latin rock?
Latin rock is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1950s. It is usually classed as a form of rock music and Latin music.
Where and when did Latin rock originate?
Latin rock originated in United States in the 1950s.
Who are famous Latin rock artists?
Thalía, Santana, Eric Burdon, Nicole and Natalia Lafourcade.
Sources & credits
- Wikidata Q185162 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Latin rock – CC BY-SA 4.0
- MusicBrainz genre – CC0
- El Magicia (ISRC USUAN1100242) by Kevin MacLeod – CC BY 3.0