Peru is on the West coast of South America. The capital is Lima.

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The Coast

Afro-Peruvian Music

Africans brought to Peru held on to African rhythms, and they mixed with Spanish language songs and Native Peruvian music to form Afro-Peruvian styles. On the coast, musicians of African descent play guitar and percussive instruments made of wood, metal, and bone.

Festejo is an up-tempo dance and music that is the oldest African Peruvian music.

Rhythm: Que Bo-ni-to Que es-toy yo!

Festejo:

Zapateo

4:50 for zapateo dance

1:20 is good dance clip

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Festejo Percussion Group

Lando Style

Lando is similar to the Blues in North America - slow, emotional songs about life.

Toro mata y toro mata
Toro mata rumbambero y toro mata.

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