Peruvian Culture

Peruvian Culture
January 26, 2017 MAWKE

Person

Martin Castro Cadenas

 

Cultural Heritage

Cajón

 

Description

The Cajón originally comes from Peru, but in the meantime, it is played by musicians all over the world. Cajones were originally made from shipping crates used by African slaves as a substitute for the traditional drums which were taken away from them. Drumming played a significant role in many aspects of community life and provided a sense of belonging.

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