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  2. Peruvian waltz - Wikipedia

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    The vals criollo (English: Creole waltz), or Peruvian waltz (Spanish: vals peruano), is an adaptation of the European waltz brought to the Americas during colonial times by Spain. In the Viceroyalty of Peru, the waltz was gradually adapted to the likings of the Criollo people. In the 20th century, the genre became symbolic of the nation's ...

  3. Dance in Peru - Wikipedia

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    El Vals Criollo (Vals peruano) is a subgenre and musical adaptation of the original European waltz, originated in Peru or also called a genre of Afro-Peruvian Creole music. Huaconada (Wanka) is a ritual dance that is represented in the town of Mito, Concepción Province, Junín Region, located in the Central Andes of Peru.

  4. Música criolla - Wikipedia

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    The Peruvian polka or polka criolla is a musical genre and ballroom dance originated in Peru within the genre of Criollo (Spaniard) music. [2][3] It has its origins in Peru in the 19th century, coming from Europe. [4][5] Is similar to the vals in some respects, but is composed in 4/4 time and has a much faster rhythm.

  5. Music of Peru - Wikipedia

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    Music of Peru. Peruvian music is an amalgamation of sounds and styles drawing on Peru 's Andean, Spanish, and African roots. Andean influences can perhaps be best heard in wind instruments and the shape of the melodies, while the African influences can be heard in the rhythm and percussion instruments, and European influences can be heard in ...

  6. Lima de veras - Wikipedia

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    1948. Genre. Peruvian waltz, música criolla. Songwriter (s) Chabuca Granda. " Lima de veras " is a song written in 1948 by Chabuca Granda. The song is a Peruvian waltz in the "música criolla" style. It was Granda's first published song and is regarded as one of her most important works.

  7. Los Kipus - Wikipedia

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    At 16 years old, Maceda first started experimenting with guitars and the vals criollo genre. In 1954, Maceda, along with Juan Jiron and Juan Ruiz, formed "Los Ruiseñores." In 1955, Paco Maceda teamed up with Luis Abanto Morales to write the hit song "Nunca Podran." Genaro Ganoza Torres, co-founder of Los Kipus, was born on July 10, 1931.

  8. Afro-Peruvian music - Wikipedia

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    Afro-Peruvian music. Afro-Peruvian music, Black Peruvian Music, Música afroperuana, or Música negra, is a type of Latin American music first developed in Peru by enslaved black people from West Africa, where it is known as Festejo. The genre is a mix of West African and Spanish music.

  9. Augusto Polo Campos - Wikipedia

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    Born in Puquio, Polo Campos is considered one of the best Peruvian composers of all time. He was author of many popular international hits which represent the originality and richness of Peruvian identity with their melody and lyrics. [1] In 1933, his family went to reside in the city of Lima. They lived in the historical Rímac District, (also ...