Bambuco | |
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Stylistic origins | Basque folk, European Waltz |
Cultural origins | 19th and 20th centuries in the Andean Region of Colombia |
Typical instruments | Tiple, Guitar, Bandola, Piano, Requinto and Vocals |
Subgenres | |
Sanjuanero - Bambuco Fiestero | |
Fusion genres | |
Bambuco Jazz |
Bambuco is a traditional music genre originated from Colombia. It has a beat structure similar to the European waltz or polska (not to be confused with the polka). Typically a bambuco piece is a folk music song accompanied by a stylized group dance in either a 6/8 or 3/4 meter.
Bambuco took a cultural foothold in the Andean region of Colombia and has spread in popularity throughout Latin America. The Festival Folclórico y Reinado Nacional del Bambuco in Neiva is a festival celebrating bambuco music.