Hola, music aficionados! Are you ready to salsa your way through this quiz? Or perhaps tango with some tough questions? Beware, it might get hot in here, ’cause we’re turning up the heat in your brain! Don’t fret if you miss a beat – this quiz is all about having a fiesta of fun.
So take a cha-cha-chance on our Latin music trivia quiz. You may just find it a hit – an even bigger hit than ‘Despacito’!
1. In which country did the “salsa” music genre originate?
2. Which Latin artist is known as the ‘King of Reggaeton’?
3. Who holds the record for the most Latin Grammy Awards won by a single artist?
4. What does the Spanish hit song ‘Despacito’ mean in English?
5. Which Columbian pop star sang ‘Whenever, Wherever’?
6. Which Mexican singer has the best-selling Latin album of all time?
7. What is the name of the long traditional drum used in salsa music?
8. What dance style is associated with Brazilian music?
9. Which non-Latin artist heavily incorporated Latin influences in her hit album ‘La Isla Bonita’?
10. Which Latin artists collaborated with Canadian singer Justin Bieber in the remix version of the song ‘Despacito’?
11. Which legendary Cuban singer was known for her dramatic performances and colorful costumes?
12. Which is the largest Latin music record label?
13. Name the largest Latin music festival in the world, which takes place in Chile.
14. Who sang the official FIFA World Cup anthem in 2010?
15. Which 80s Cuban music star is the most successful Latin crossover artists of all time?
16. Which Latin music style, usually performed by a band, is a symbol of Mexican culture?
17. Which Latin artist had hits in the early 2000s like “La Vida Loca”?
18. Which Latin music artist is known for his song “La Camisa Negra”?
19. Who was known as the ‘Queen of Tejano Music’?
20. What Latin music genre, popularized by artists such as Daddy Yankee, originated from Puerto Rico in the 1990s?
21. Which 50s Latin song was covered by Los Lobos in the 80s?
22. Name the Netflix series that tells the life story of the Latin artist Selena.
23. Which band’s song ‘Bamboleo’ became an international hit in the late 80s?
24. Which Latin music artist played the role of Alex on Disney’s “Wizards of Waverly Place”?
25. Name the band known for hits like “Oye Como Va” and “Black Magic Woman”.
26. In which country did Bachata and Merengue music originate?
27. What is the name of Ricky Martin’s first solo album in English?
28. Which Latin music artist is known as the “Sun of Mexico”?
29. What is the title of reggaeton artist Maluma’s debut album?
30. In which country is the Primavera Sound festival held annually?
31. Which two Latin music artists headlined the 2020 Super Bowl halftime show?
32. Which accordion-like instrument is a key component of tango music?
33. Which Latin dance style is typically associated with Cha-Cha-Cha music?
34. Which Latin music genre strongly influenced the development of jazz?
35. Which Latin artists collaborated with Cardi B on the hit song ‘I Like It’?
36. Which song from the Disney movie ‘Coco’ was a hit?
37. In which city is the Latin Grammy Award ceremony typically held?
38. Which Latin music festival takes place annually in Miami?
39. Who snag the theme song of the 2014 FIFA World Cup (Ole Ola)?
40. Whose Spanish language album (Mi Reflejo) topped the Latin Pop Albums charts in the 2000s?
41. Which Latin music style is associated with dance celebrations in Panama?
42. What is the name of Juan Luis Guerra’s band?
43. True or false: Rubén Blades used his platform to raise awareness about Human Rights.
44. Who sang the 2000s hit “Danza Kuduro”?
45. Which song by Carlos Vives and Shakira won the Latin Grammy for Record of the Year in 2016?
And that’s a wrap on our Latin music fiesta, folks! We hope you had a blast and learned some fascinating facts about the rich and rhythmic world of Latin music. Be sure to check out Trivia Bliss’ other quizzes to feed your curiosity and challenge your knowledge.
Keep your trivia tempo up and see you at the next quiz showdown!
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