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| Bullerengue | |
|---|---|
| Stylistic origins | African percussion |
| Cultural origins | African slaves,Maroons and Amerindian tribes in theCaribbean Region of Colombia. |
| Typical instruments | Percussion andwoodwind;drums,claves,güiro,Gaita flutes andmaracas. |
Bullerengue is a traditional musical genre and dance from theCaribbean region of Colombia and theDarién Province inPanama. It is sung and preserved primarily by elderly women, accompanied by local artisan drums, and developed in the Palenques or Maroon communities.
Some renowned bullerengue singers areGraciela Salgado,Petrona Martínez, Irene Martinez, Emilia Herrera, Estefanía Caycedo, Etelvina Maldonado, andCeferina Banquez. In recent decades, Petrona Martínez andTotó la Momposina have increased bullerengue's international popularity and success, the former having been granted theLatin Grammy Award for Best Folk Album.