Punta music: Punta music is a genre of music that originated in Honduras. Punta music is characterized by its fast tempo and its use of drums, guitars, and synthesizers. Some popular punta musicians include Banda Blanca and Los Rolands.
Cumbia music: Cumbia music is a genre of music that originated in Colombia. Cumbia music is characterized by its use of drums, guitars, and accordions. Some popular cumbia musicians include Los Corraleros de Majagual and Aniceto Molina.
Merengue music: Merengue music is a genre of music that originated in the Dominican Republic. Merengue music is characterized by its fast tempo and its use of drums, guitars, and accordions. Some popular merengue musicians include Juan Luis Guerra and Los Hermanos Rosario.
Bachata music: Bachata music is a genre of music that originated in the Dominican Republic. Bachata music is characterized by its slow tempo and its use of guitars, bongos, and maracas. Some popular bachata musicians include Romeo Santos and Aventura.
Salsa music: Salsa music is a genre of music that originated in Cuba. Salsa music is characterized by its use of drums, congas, timbales, and other percussion instruments, as well as call-and-response vocals. Some popular salsa musicians include Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, and Oscar D'Leon.