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A cajón (Spanish: [kaˈxon] ka-KHON; "box, crate, drawer") is a box-shaped percussion instrument originally from Peru, played by slapping the front or rear faces (generally thin plywood) with the hands, fingers, or sometimes implements such as brushes, mallets, or sticks.
14 sty 2017 · The cajon is a portable percussion instrument known for its simplicity and charm. ︎ Let’s explore its origins and discuss what makes this drum so popular!
1 gru 2020 · The Afro-Peruvian makers reclaimed the cajón as their own. On the second day of August in the year 2001, history came a full circle. The cajón was recognised as the Cultural Heritage of the Nation ( Patrimonio Cultural de la Nación ) by Peru.
13 sie 2024 · The word “cajón” is Spanish for “box” or “drawer,” which provides the first clue about the instrument's origins. The cajón as we know it today originated in Peru, where it was developed by African slaves in the 18th century.
14 maj 2020 · His Majesty, the cajón. That is the title that the famous decimista (traditional Peruvian poet) Nicomedes Santa Cruz gave to this musical instrument, whose melody became one of the greatest pleasures of the hundreds of African slaves who arrived in Lima during the time of the conquest.
3 kwi 2024 · A Cajon drum is a percussion instrument originating from Peru, consisting of a wooden box that is played by slapping the front or sides with the hands or implements to produce rhythmic sounds.
The cajon instrument is a hollow box-shaped Latin percussion instrument that has been around for centuries but only gained worldwide popularity in the last few decades. When wondering what a cajón is, look no further than the translation of the Spanish word ‘cajón,’ literally a ‘crate.’
