traditional music

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World Music Exploration - Traditional Peruvian Music

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For October, my students and I are heading to South America to explore the music of Peru. Peruvians have several traditional instruments, including:

  • Panpipes: also referred to as "siku", "antara" and "zampoña". Traditionally., these were played in pairs.

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World Music Exploration - Traditional Brazilian Dance

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This month, my students and I are exploring the music of Brazil. Traditional Brazilian music music reflects the cultures that existed in the formation of this South American country: Africa, Europe and the indigenous people of the region.