Why is the music of South America called "Latin" music? I thought Latin means Italy or ancient Rome.

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2006-07-02 02:22:42 · 4 answers · asked by tuppleton 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History

Because of the language!
Read that if you like - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latin_America

2006-07-02 02:30:57 · answer #1 · answered by NEMTUR 2 · 5⤊ 3⤋

Because it comes from Latin America.

2006-07-02 05:17:07 · answer #2 · answered by Chris 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

no it doesn't......latin=> spain, italy, south america

2006-07-02 02:28:51 · answer #3 · answered by mateja b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Good question...and why are not Italians called latino?

2006-07-02 02:26:04 · answer #4 · answered by DaddyBoy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋