Hispanic Heritage Month is in full swing, taking place from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. The month-long celebration is recognized in the United States to honor the contributions and influence of Latin culture in the country. Latin music’s impact and influence is no exception.
For many years, Latin music has played a key role in shaping what is considered mainstream culture today, with dozens of milestone moments throughout the years — from West Side Story landing on Broadway in the 1950s (with a storyline that focuses on New York’s Puerto Rican immigrants experience) to Daddy Yankee‘s “Gasolina” fueling a global reggaetón movement in the early 2000s.
Billboard named Shakira and Jennifer Lopez’s Super Bowl Halftime Show as one of the 25 defining moments for Latin music.
