Tag: History
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A History of Guatemalan Music
In the pre-Columbian era, or before European colonization, the Mayan civilization inhabited Guatemala, Southern Mexico, Belize, El Salvador, and Honduras. Music was an important part of their lives, as they used it for rituals, dances, and celebrations. They developed several instruments including the drum, flute, and trumpet. In the early 14th century, Spain invaded Guatemala…
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“The Wood that Sings”
The marimba is an incredibly important instrument to the people of Guatemala. The marimba is known as their national instrument and is part of the identity of the people. The origins of this instrument are highly debated whether the Mayans had the instrument pre-Columbian era or if it was discovered when the Africans were brought…
Guatemalan Music for the Clarinet 