Because Latin America is a very large country

Because there are many different cultures and nations within Latin America

Because a lot of people live in Latin America

Because there is little communication between people in different areas of Latin America

Those were the three main styles of music in the ancient world.

The first Latin musicians were trying to mix as many different styles as possible

All Latin Americans today are descended from one of these three cultures.

Those three cultures have mixed together in Latin America for centuries.

The main downbeats are always stressed.

Off-beats are stressed.

All beats are stressed.

It has a rhythmic style that never changes.

brass

woodwind

percussion

strings

These languages are spoken by most people in Latin America.

Latin music originated in Spain and Portugal.

The biggest Latin music stars are Spanish and Portuguese.

People who speak Spanish can also understand Portuguese.

Most Latin music has a weak rhythm.

Dance is a key element of Latin American culture.

All the best Latin musicians are also dance experts.

You can't really enjoy Latin music unless you dance to it.

Neither was popular until after they died.

They both rose to fame as drummers.

They were both born in Cuba.

Their popularity earned both of them "royal" nicknames.