Hispanic Heritage Hits
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The artist behind "Hips Don't Lie" was born in this country.
What is Colombia?
This Ricky Martin hit encouraged everyone to "un, dos, tres" and live life to the fullest.
What is "Livin' La Vida Loca"?
This South American country gave the world the dance and music style known as Tango.
What is Argentina?
This Mexican painter is famous for self-portraits and works inspired by Mexican culture and identity.
Who is Frida Kahlo?
Known for its fast-paced beat and lively partner dancing, this music genre originated in the Dominican Republic.
What is Merengue?
Caribbean island known as the birthplace of reggaeton (popular dance music genre that blends Caribbean reggae, dancehall, and hip-hop with Spanish-language rap) and is the home of artists like Bad Bunny.
What is Puerto Rico?
This artist's song "On The Floor" featuring Pitbull became a worldwide dance hit in 2011.
Who is Jennifer Lopez?
The famous song 'Guantanamera,' one of the most recognized Spanish-language songs in the world, originated in this country.
What is Cuba?
This Puerto Rican-born Justice became the first Hispanic member of the U.S. Supreme Court in 2009.
Who is Sonia Sotomayor?
This Cuban genre served as a foundation for modern salsa music and blends Spanish and African musical traditions.
What is Son Cubano?
This traditional Mexican music style is often performed by musicians wearing charro suits and playing trumpets, violins, and guitars.
What is Mariachi?
This Selena classic compares lost love to a flower that eventually fades away.
What is "Como La Flor"?
The hit song "La Bamba" is based on a traditional folk song from this country.
What is Mexico?
This astronaut became the first Hispanic woman to travel to space in 1993.
Who is Ellen Ochoa?
This Colombian genre often features an accordion and was made famous internationally by artists such as Carlos Vives.
What is Vallenato?
This Caribbean nation is known for salsa music and is the birthplace of the Buena Vista Social Club.
What is Cuba?
This Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee global smash became one of the most-streamed songs of all time and even had a feature from Justin Bieber
What is "Despacito"?
This Dominican music genre, often featuring guitars and heartfelt lyrics about love, has become popular worldwide through artists like Juan Luis Guerra and Romeo Santos.
What is Bachata?
Known for blending fantasy and dark fairy tales, this Mexican director created films such as Pan's Labyrinth, Pinocchio, and The Shape of Water.
Who is Guillermo del Toro?
Featuring harp, maracas, and a cuatro, this traditional genre is considered the national music of Venezuela.
What is Joropo?
While it originated in Colombia, this music genre featuring accordion-driven rhythms became deeply woven into Salvadoran celebrations, festivals, and family gatherings throughout El Salvador.
What is Cumbia?
This guitarist blended rock and Latin music in hits like "Smooth," which won multiple Grammy Awards.
Who is Carlos Santana?
The joropo, a lively music and dance style featuring the harp, is considered a national musical tradition of this country.
What is Venezuela?
This Colombian author won the Nobel Prize in Literature and wrote the classic novel One Hundred Years of Solitude.
Who is Gabriel García Márquez?
Made famous by artists like Vicente Fernández, this Mexican genre often features themes of love, patriotism, and life in the countryside.
What is Ranchera?