Hispanic/Salsa
This island nation is widely recognized as the birthplace of Salsa music and dance traditions.
What is Cuba!
This iconic Jamaican singer popularized Reggae music worldwide with hits like Three Little Birds and One Love.
Who is Bob Marley?
This genre originated in the American South and is famously associated with acoustic guitars, banjos, and storytelling lyrics.
What is Country?
This Atlanta-born subgenre of hip-hop is famous for heavy 808 sub-bass, fast triple-time hi-hats, and dark synthesizers.
What is Trap?
This West African country is considered the primary global powerhouse and capital of modern Afrobeats.
What is Nigeria?
This famous dance style, often paired with Salsa music, features a distinct 8-count step and lots of spins.
What is Salsa?
Originating in Trinidad and Tobago, this genre is famous for its upbeat energy, carnival vibes, and high-energy party lyrics.
What is Soca Music?
Originating in Detroit in the 1980s, this genre of Electronic Dance Music (EDM) is known for its repetitive, futuristic 4/4 beats.
What is Techno?
This Canadian artist's OVO Sound label helped pioneer the atmospheric, R&B-infused hip-hop sound of the 2010s.
Who is Drake?
This Nigerian superstar became the first Afrobeats artist to sell out major stadiums globally.
Who is Burna Boy?
Known as the "Queen of Salsa," this legendary singer was famous for wearing colorful dresses and shouting "¡Azúcar!"
Who is Celia Cruz?
This musical instrument, made from hammered metal oil drums, was invented in Trinidad and Tobago.
What is the Steelpan (or Steel Drum)?
Emerging from cities like London and Chicago in the 1970s, this rock subgenre is known for fast tempos, distorted guitars, and an anti-establishment attitude.
What is Pump Rock?
Originating in Chicago and later gaining massive global popularity via London and New York, this aggressive subgenre focuses on street commentary and dark production.
What is Drill?
This legendary Nigerian musician and activist invented the original "Afrobeat" genre in the 1960s and 70s by combining jazz, funk, and traditional Yoruba music.
Who is Fela Kuti?
This Latin Pop superstar from Puerto Rico had a massive worldwide hit in 2017 with the song Despacito.
Who is Luis Fonsi (or Daddy Yankee)?
This high-energy Jamaican genre evolved out of Reggae in the late 1970s, featuring fast rhythms over electronic riddims.
What is Dancehall?
Derived from the rhythm and blues of the African-American church tradition, this genre relies heavily on vocal embellishments and deep emotional expression.
What is Soul?
This legendary Virginia production duo, consisting of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, shaped the sound of 2000s hip-hop with minimal, synth-heavy beats.
Who are The Neptunes?
This Ghanaian music genre, which blends traditional Akan rhythms with Western instruments, served as a major predecessor to modern West African pop.
What is Highlife?
Originating in the Dominican Republic, this romantic genre and dance style is known for its acoustic guitar sounds and simple step-tap footwork.
What is Bachata?
Before Reggae took over in the late 1960s, this fast-paced Jamaican genre featuring heavy offbeat accents was the dominant style.
What is Ska?
Born in New Orleans in the early 20th century, this genre relies heavily on swing rhythms, call-and-response vocals, and brass improvisation.
What is Jazz?
This term refers to short, looping instrumental samples, often taken from old vinyl records, that form the backbone of classic 90's East Coast hip-hop tracks.
What is Boom Bap?
Released in 2020 by Wizkid and Tems, this song became the first-ever Nigerian track to hit the top 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
What is Essence?