About Kantu
Kantu is a music genre that emerged in Andean Region in the 10th century. It is usually classed as a form of Andean music and indigenous American dance.
From Wikipedia
Kantu or k'antu is an ancient style of music and circle dance which is widespread since incaic or even preincaic epoch on the Peruvian and Bolivian highlands. Modern versions of this style still use the Quechua or Aymara language and the siku (ceremonial panpipe). Some musicologists argue that the name for this style comes from the Spanish word 'canto' meaning 'song.' Linguists might argue that the name comes from the Quechua word 'k'antu' which is a widely known flower in Bolivia. Also, k'antu may be a word of extinct Puquina language with unknown meaning.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Kantu.
- ↑ Andean music
- ↑ indigenous American dance
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Kantu?
Kantu is a music genre that emerged in Andean Region in the 10th century. It is usually classed as a form of Andean music and indigenous American dance.
Where and when did Kantu originate?
Kantu originated in Andean Region in the 10th century.