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Chamamé

Chamamé is a music genre that emerged in Argentina. It is usually classed as a form of folk dance and litoraleña music. Explore key artists and related styles.

About Chamamé

Chamamé is a music genre that emerged in Argentina. It is usually classed as a form of folk dance and litoraleña music.

From Wikipedia

Chamamé (Guarani for: party, disorder) is a folk music genre from northeast Argentina and Argentine Mesopotamia. In 2020, chamamé was inscribed in UNESCO's Intangible cultural heritage list after it was nominated by Argentina in 2018.

Chamamé is also a traditional musical style appreciated in borders zone of South America, as Paraguay and Uruguay

Genre family tree

Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Chamamé.

  • ↑ folk dance
  • ↑ litoraleña music

Frequently asked questions

What is Chamamé?

Chamamé is a music genre that emerged in Argentina. It is usually classed as a form of folk dance and litoraleña music.

Where and when did Chamamé originate?

Chamamé originated in Argentina.

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