At its core, Latin House is a study in contrasts. Traditional instruments like congas and trumpets mingle with deep basslines and electronic beats. That’s because fusion is in the sound’s DNA: Born from the rich tapestry of Latin American musical traditions and underground dance scenes in Chicago and New York, the genre seamlessly blends the soulful styles of salsa, merengue and cumbia with the hypnotic grooves of four-on-the-floor house music. The result is an inviting, infectious sound that's simultaneously nostalgic and forward-facing, equally at home in airy beach bars and warehouse raves.