Peru is a land of varied diversity in its climate, cuisine, and ethnicity. This diversity and variety is also seen in Peruvian music. It traces its roots to diverse cultures like the Andean, Andalusian, Spanish, and African cultures. Despite being steeped in tradition, modern Peruvian music and Amazon-influenced music are also quite popular in Peru.
Quena (an Andean flute), Zampoña, and the mestizo Charango (a tiny guitar with a unique sound) are the traditional instruments of Peru. They are still quite popular and used in various musical creations. A Creole version of the Spanish guitar and the famous Peruvian Cajon drum are two of the instruments used in making coastal music. They are mainstays in cities like Lima, Trujillo, and Chiclayo.
The Spanish orquestal and European Church musicals have their roots in traditional Andean Peruvian music. Huayno, a mestizo happy chant, is famous in the southern Andean region. Its composition involves the use of Charango guitar, beautifully toned lamenting vocals and sometimes the Andean Harp. The Huayno Ayacuchano is the most popular of its styles. It can be played on both Creole and Spanish guitar, which adds to its poignancy and loving articulation.
Several other popular Andean rhythms are comprised of a fusion of European Church music and Huaynos. "El Cóndor Pasa" is such a traditional Peruvian song; it was made popular in the United States by Simon and Garfunkel.
Arequipa City is responsible for contributing the famous Yaraví, a despondent style often performed on Spanish or Creole guitar. In contrast, the Huaylas of the central Andes is a merry, musical style that also is quite popular.
Musica Criolla is the coastal Peruvian music that is rooted in a synthesis of traditional Spanish, Gypsy, and African influence. Peruvian Waltz, which is famous all over the world, is derived from this style. This rhythm involves a singer, a chorus, a Creole Guitar, a Peruvian Cajón, and spoon players playing in concert to create divine music.
Peru hence has a rich and varied choice of music handed down the ages, to offer to music lovers the world over.
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