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A cajón (Spanish: 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.
28 paź 2023 · Cajón. Percussion instruments are a staple for Latin American music, especially Peruvian ones and the Cajón is probably one of the most well-known. Interestingly, it actually originated in Peru and it’s thought to have been developed by slaves brought over from central and west Africa.
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.
15 cze 2024 · The cajón is a Peruvian box drum made from a wooden hollowed box, originally used to store fish or fruit. Typically, the cajón is played using the palms and fingertips. It’s widely used in Afro-Peruvian music and modern flamenco.
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.’
3 kwi 2024 · The Cajon Drum, initially associated with Afro-Peruvian music and dance, has transcended its cultural origins to become a global instrument. Its deep bass tones and crisp snare sounds have found a place in flamenco music, where they beautifully complement the guitar and vocals.
14 maj 2020 · This instrument, today considered to be National Cultural Heritage, was developed in the mid-sixteenth century as a means for slaves to preserve their roots.
