1. Music of Latin America draws from three main influences - indigenous peoples, Europeans (especially Spanish and Portuguese), and Africans. 2. Indigenous instruments like flutes, drums, and panpipes from the Aztec, Maya, and Inca still influence Latin music today. Europeans brought string instruments, harmony, and genres like tango and mariachi. Africans contributed percussion, call-and-response vocals, and genres like salsa and samba. 3. Examples from different countries show the blending of these influences, like the charango combining European and indigenous elements, or Latin jazz fusing African rhythms with brass.