About Porro
Porro is a music genre that emerged in Colombia in the 1950s. It is usually classed as a form of music of the Caribbean and Hispanic American music.
From Wikipedia
Porro is a musical style and dance from the Caribbean region of Colombia. It is a Colombian cumbia rhythm that developed into its own subgenre. It was originally a folkloric expression from the Sinú River area that evolved into a ballroom dance. It is played mostly by brass bands or orchestras, and danced in couples. This genre influenced some of the greatest Latin American bands of the 1960s, with songs such as "Pachito E'ché" (written by Wolfano Alejandro Tovar García, then interpreted by Benny Moré), "Se Va el Caimán", and "Me voy pa'Cataca" (originally from José María Peñaranda, then interpreted by La Sonora Matancera.)
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Porro.
- ↑ music of the Caribbean
- ↑ Hispanic American music
Frequently asked questions
What is Porro?
Porro is a music genre that emerged in Colombia in the 1950s. It is usually classed as a form of music of the Caribbean and Hispanic American music.
Where and when did Porro originate?
Porro originated in Colombia in the 1950s.