MundoAndino Home : Peru Andes Travel: Peru culture, lodging, travel, and tours
Festejo
Festejo (from Spanish 'fiesta') is a festive form of Peruvian music. It can be seen as a celebration of Peru's independence and the emancipation of slaves, or as an attempt to reinvent diaspora African music without reference to slavery. Composers of all races have contributed to the development of festejo repertoire. Its origins are in a competitive circle dance performed by men playing cajons. Nowadays, people of all ages and races participate in a witty dance accompanying the festejo.
Didn't find what you were looking for.
Need more information for your travel research or homework?
Ask your questions at the forum about Peruvian music or help others to find answers.
Need more information for your travel research or homework?
Ask your questions at the forum about Peruvian music or help others to find answers.
This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article Festejo
