Música criolla
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Musica criolla is a Peruvian genre of music, which combines African, Spanish and other influences. The most popular style of musica criolla in Perú is the marinera, said to be the national dance of Perú. Musica criolla is a type of musica negra. Some of the most famous musica criolla performers in Perú are Eva Ayllon and Peru Negro. The national "Day of Criolla Song" (Día de la Canción Criolla) is October 31 in Perú. This date coincides with the death of Musica Criolla icon Lucha Reyes, who died on that date in 1973.
Landó is a form of blues music popular in Perú. The lyrics frequently discuss slaveholder brutality, domestic violence, and other social issues. It has origins in the Angolan londu, and is related to the Brazilian londo.
Festejo
Festejo (from Spanish 'fiesta') is a festive form of music. It can be seen as a celebration of Perú's independence and the emancipation of slaves, or as an attempt to reinvent diaspora African music without reference to slavery. Its origins are in a competitive circle dance performed by men playing cajóns. More recently, both men and women participate in a very sensual dance accompaning the festejo.Vals
The vals criollo is a unique musical form characterized by 3/4 time, originating in coastal Peru. The vals criollo include elaborate guitar work and lyrics about lost love or the Lima of yesteryear. This form is known outside of Peru as vals peruano (Peruvian waltz). One famous Peruvian singer was Carmencita Lara. She lived in Comas near Lima.See also
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