Reguetón
An urban genre shaped in Puerto Rico in the nineties out of Panamanian reggae en español and rap, coming up through housing projects and underground clubs. From the island it grew into the most widely heard Latin music in the world. Today it is part of the everyday soundscape, from cars to corner stores.
Example
Reggaeton is not tourist music here. It plays on the bus, at the beach and in the hardware store, all day.
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Frequently asked questions
Was it born in Puerto Rico?
Its current form was. It draws on Panamanian reggae en español and US rap, and took shape as a genre in the Puerto Rican underground of the nineties.
Where can I hear it live?
Clubs and events in San Juan plus large shows at the Coliseo. Listings change constantly, so check on arrival.
