Several styles of the traditional music of Venezuela, such as salsa and merengue, are common to its Caribbean neighbors. Perhaps the most typical Venezuelan music is joropo, a rural form which originated in the llanos, or plains.
Cover of the first edition of Alma Llanera, unofficial second national anthem of Venezuela
Venezuelan Joropo. Drawing by Eloy Palacios (1912)
Velorio de Cruz de Mayo, drawing by Anton Goering (1892)
Aldemaro Romero directing the Municipal Symphony Orchestra of Caracas, at the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Dinner in Caracas
Simón Narciso Díaz Márquez was a Venezuelan singer and Grammy Award-winning composer of Venezuelan music.
Simón Díaz performing at Boston, Massachusetts in 2005
Simón Díaz