Music of Paraguay

The music of Paraguay includes a variety of traditional, popular, and classical musical styles. The most famous forms of traditional music include Paraguayan polka and Guarania. The Paraguayan polka developed from the polka of Czech origin, while the guarania was created by the Paraguayan musician José Asunción Flores in the 1920s. The guitar and the Paraguayan harp are prominent instruments in the country's musical traditions. Popular music in Paraguay includes genres such as rock and jazz. The country's classical music tradition includes composers who have combined European musical techniques with Paraguayan and Indigenous musical influences.