ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Latin rock

Latin rock is a type of music that combines two different styles of music, Latin music and rock music.

Now, let's imagine Latin music and rock music as two different kids. Latin music is the kid who loves to dance and sing, maybe with a guitar or some drums or a trumpet. Think of salsa or merengue, those are types of Latin music.

Rock music is the other kid who loves to play guitar and drums really loud and sing about things like love or rebellion. Think of bands like Aerosmith or Guns N' Roses.

When these two kids play together, they make Latin rock! The music is still fun to dance to, but now it has some extra guitar and drums to make it sound more like rock music. Sometimes, the lyrics are in Spanish or Portuguese instead of English, which makes it feel even more like Latin music.

Some famous Latin rock bands include Santana, Maná, and Los Lobos. They take the best of both worlds and create a unique sound that makes people want to move and groove. So if you hear someone playing Latin rock music, it's like a party where Latin music and rock music come together to make everyone happy!