Latin music refers to music originating from Latin America, namely Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries of the Americas and the Caribbean. Latin American music also incorporates African music from slaves who were transported to America by Europeans and settlers, as well as music from Indigenous peoples of the Americas. The first of those encapsulates all music styles generated from Latin countries, such as salsa, merengue, tango, compas, bossa nova, and bachata, as well as other styles derived from a more mainstream genre, such as Latin pop, rock, jazz, and reggaeton.