About Music of Honduras
Music of Honduras is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of Latin America and music of Central America.
From Wikipedia
Music of Honduras is a complex mix of musical traditions from West Africa, Central Africa, the Iberian Peninsula, and the Indigenous peoples of the Americas. Punta is the main rhythm of Honduras with other music such as Paranda, Bachata, Raspe, salsa, cumbia, reggae, merengue, soca, calypso, dancehall, Reggaeton, Afro beats, Narcocorrido.
Punta, the main music genre in Honduras, is traditionally played with Afro-Honduran drums, Maracas and/or Shekere, Conch shell, Congas, and other additional instruments.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Music of Honduras.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Music of Honduras?
Music of Honduras is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of Latin America and music of Central America.