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Top 10 Folklore and Ethnic Music of South America

By Bonnie Hamre, About.com

Every culture has its own musical heritage, and the countries and cultures of South America are no different. Here you'll find a selection of tradtional songs and dances, musical instruments, folksongs and contemporary music from Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Ecuador, Uruguay, and Venezuela, plus protest songs from various countries.

1. Argentina (CD) by Pedro Lozano/Carlos Marco

Classics include Adios Muchachos, Caminito, Adios Mi Argentina and Taconear Porteno.
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2. Peru: Music From The Land Of Macchu Picchu (CD)

Various artists and musical instruments.
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3. Chile: Folklore Chileno Y Andino

Ende Que Te Vi, Humahuaqueno, Si Vas Para Chile , Pajaro Chohui Yo Vendo Unos Ojos Negros, Gracias A La Vida and others.
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4. The World's A Stage: Music Of South America (CD - 2006

14 selections - "The World’s A Stage series presents The Music of South America, a beautifully packaged collection featuring music reaching as high up as the Andes and into the Amazon rainforest."
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5. French Guiana: Kasse-Ko

The four drums of the "Buisson Ardent" group animate the feverish dances of the "kassé-kô", which means in Creole language "to break one's body".

6. Muisc from Bolivia

Various artists perform traditional charangos, guitarrillas, folksongs, Andean music and more.
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7. Paraguay: Guarani Music (CD - 2007)

20 selections performed by Los Diablos Del Paraguay.
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8. Music from Uruguay

Folksongs, tradtional dances, milongas and international favorites from various artists.
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9. Music from Ecuador

Ecuadorian selections include boleros, folksongs, traditional favorites, Inca music and more from various artists.
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10. Music from Venezuela

Traditional and contemporary music, folk songs and dances, plus Caribbean calypsos and more from various artists.
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