Guatemala has a small but culturally rich music market with projected revenues of $570,670 in 2025¹. The country's music scene is dominated by traditional genres, particularly son guatemalteco (the national dance), which features the marimba as the national instrument². The marimba tradition dates back to 1680 and represents a confluence of African, Spanish colonial, and indigenous influences³. Along the Caribbean coast, Garífuna communities contribute punta rock and reggaeton styles⁴. While Guatemala represents a minor market within Latin America's broader $1.4 billion music industry⁵, its traditional music maintains significant cultural importance domestically.