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[[Central America]] is dominated by the popular [[Latin music]], or Black Caribbean trends, including [[salsa music|salsa]], [[cumbia]], [[mariachi]], [[reggae]], [[calypso music|calypso]] and [[nueva canción]]. The countries of Central America have produced their own distinct forms of these genres such as Panamanian salsa, among others. One of the well-known forms of Central American music is [[punta]], a style innovated by the syncretic [[Garifuna]]s who live across the region, in Honduras, Nicaragua, Guatemala and Belize. The [[marimba]], a type of [[xylophone]], is perhaps the most important folk instrument of Central America, and it is widespread throughout the region. |
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==Belize== |
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{{main|Music of Belize}} |
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Aside from having the most active [[Garifuna music]] scene, especially the field of [[punta]], Belize is also known for [[brukdown]], a popular genre that developed in the mining camps in the interior of the country. |
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==Costa Rica== |
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{{main|Music of Costa Rica}} |
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The [[Punto Guanacaste]] is the official national dance of Costa Rica, a country perhaps best known for its own distinct variety of popular [[calypso music]]. |
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==El Salvador== |
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{{main|Music of El Salvador}} |
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El Salvador has participated in many Latin musical trends, such as [[cumbia]], a genre more closely associated with [[Colombia]] but which has a unique sound in El Salvador. The [[xuc]] was decreed the national dance in the [[1950s]], though it was not found throughout the country at the time. |
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==Guatemala== |
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{{main|Music of Guatemala}} |
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Guatemala, like its neighbors, is well-known for the national instrument, the marimba. Guatemalan traditions are much more closely based on the instrument, and on ancient [[Maya civilization|Mayan]] music, than other Central American countries. |
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==Honduras== |
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{{main|Music of Honduras}} |
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Honduras is known for [[Garifuna music]] as well as the well-preserved traditions of the [[Lenca people]]. |
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==Nicaragua== |
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{{main|Music of Nicaragua}} |
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Nicaraguan music is traditionally marimba-based, it also includes Garifuna music. The most well-known dance and music of Nicaragua is [[Palo de Mayo]]. Palo de Mayo is the name given to the [[dance]] as well as the [[music genre]] that originated in the festival of the same name that is celebrated every day of [[May]] annually in Nicaragua. |
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==Panama== |
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{{main|Music of Panama}} |
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The [[mejoranera]], an instrument similar to a [[guitar]], is a popular instrument unique to Panama. The country is also known for the [[tamborito]] folk dance and the many international stars of [[Panamanian salsa]] and [[Panamanian cumbia]]. |
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