About Carnavalito
Carnavalito is a music genre that emerged in Chile, Argentina and Peru. It is usually classed as a form of huayno, Argentinian folk dance and indigenous American dance.
From Wikipedia
The Carnavalito (English: little carnival) is a traditional indigenous dance from the Argentinian Altiplano and puna regions, usually performed during religious festivities. Its current form is an expression of a syncretism between Pre-Columbian and Spanish colonial culture. It is a collective dance which is joyful in nature.
It was danced in the Americas long before the Spanish arrived. Today, it is still danced in the Argentine provinces of Salta and Jujuy, as well as in southern Bolivia and other Andean regions of Latin America. The music is characterized by the use of instruments such as the quena, siku, charangos and the bombo.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Carnavalito.
- ↑ huayno
- ↑ Argentinian folk dance
- ↑ indigenous American dance
Frequently asked questions
What is Carnavalito?
Carnavalito is a music genre that emerged in Chile, Argentina and Peru. It is usually classed as a form of huayno, Argentinian folk dance and indigenous American dance.
Where and when did Carnavalito originate?
Carnavalito originated in Chile, Argentina and Peru.