Música criolla
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Música criolla, Peruvian Creole music or canción criolla is a varied genre of Peruvian music that exhibits influences from European, African and Andean music. The genre's name reflects the coastal cul
Chabuca Granda singing during a presentation on national television in 1960.
Marinera dance with Peruvian Paso horse
Cajón
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A cajón is a box-shaped percussion instrument originally from Peru, played by slapping the front or rear faces with the hands, fingers, or sometimes implements such as brushes, mallets, or sticks.
Música criolla
…and began recording songs that were never recorded before. This type of music includes elaborate Spanish guitar work accompanied in recent years by cajón and castanets with lyrics that talk about love, social dilemmas and nostalgia. This form is known outside of Peru as vals peruano (Peruvian waltz…
Homemade cajón
Heidi Joubert playing a decorated cajón in Cambridge, England
Example percussion setup, with cajón replacing the bass drum
Kandu Tempest Wild cajon