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Musical Colombian Genres

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• MARIA PAZ HUERTAS
• 904
• TECH- ENGLISH

Cumbia

• Cumbia is the most recognized musical style in Colombia. The genre, which originated on the Atlantic Coast, dates back to the early 19th century and is strongly influenced by African culture.
• HIS INSTRUMENTS ARE:
• +Drums
• +Gouache
• +Maracas
• +Flute
• +Bagpipe macho and female
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Vallenato

• The word vallenato, which translates to “born in the valley,” originated in the valley between the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and the Serranía de Perijá mountain ranges. Vallenato was originally a means of spreading news between towns with the accompaniment of the accordion.
• HIS INSTRUMENTS ARE:
• +Diatonic Acordeon.
• +Box vallenata.
• +Guacharaca
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Llanera

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• Referred to most often as joropollanero, this style uses some European instruments.
• HIS INSTRUMENTS ARE:
• +HARP
• +FOUR
• +MARACAS
• +THE MANDOLIN
• +FURRUCO
• +THE CIRRAMPLA