Traditional Colombian rhythms: cumbia, vallenato, porro

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• 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.
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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.
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• Llanera
• Referred to most often as joropo llanero, this style uses some European instruments.
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• Porro
• Musical rhythm of the Colombian Caribbean Region, traditional of the departments of Cordova, Bolivar, Atlantic and Sucre. It has a rhythmic rhythm, cheerful and partying, conducive to dancing in pairs.
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• Currulao
• Strictly speaking it refers to the indigenous Colombian folkloric dance of the Pacific Region, whose variants can also be observed in regions of Ecuador.
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