Music of Peru from Smithsonian Folkways
Just as Peru is more than Machu Picchu, Peruvian music is more than panpipes. Spanish colonization introduced Western strings, while the slave trade brought African drums, and an entirely distinct sound as rhythms and melodies mixed with Indigenous traditions. Celebratory songs are a centerpiece of every community festival—of which there are many—accompanied by lively group dances.
Celebrating the 2015 Smithsonian Folklife Festival, this playlist includes songs representing the dance traditions, themes, and regions featured in the Perú: Pachamama program.
Folkways Suggests
ALBUMS
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Peru: Music of the Indigenous Communities of Cuzco>
Various Artists>
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Huayno Music of Peru, Vol. 2>
Various Artists>
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Mountain Music of Peru, Vol. 2>
Various Artists>
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Music of Peru>
Various Artists>
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Smithsonian Folkways World Music Collection>
Various Artists>