Musica Criolla

Música criolla is a rich, diverse genre of Peruvian music that embodies the heart and soul of Peru's complex cultural heritage, blending indigenous, African, and European musical elements. Characterized by expressive, heartfelt lyrics and a wide array of instruments including the guitar, cajón, and quijada, música criolla is an epitome of emotional storytelling through a fusion of romantic valses criollos, lively polkas, zesty festejos, and the infectious landó. Artists such as Eva Ayllón, Arturo "Zambo" Cavero, and Susana Baca have played pivotal roles in popularizing the genre with their impassioned performances that invite listeners to celebrate Peruvian identity and traditions, making música criolla not just a genre but a testament to Peru's cultural mosaic.

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Lo Dudo Volumen 1
Album - 14 Tracks - Released December 12, 2024

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Alfredo Dominguez
Augusto Polo Campos
El Pollo de Orichuna
Felix Casaverde
Jesus Vasquez
Los Ardiles
Los Embajadores Criollos
Los Kipus
Los Morochucos
Lucho Barrios
Lucia de la Cruz
Luis Abanto Morales
Nicómedes Santa Cruz
Oscar Aviles y Su Conjunto Fiesta Criolla
Victoria Santa Cruz
Lucho Barrios
Los Kipus
Los Embajadores Criollos
Luis Abanto Morales
Oscar Aviles y Su Conjunto Fiesta Criolla
Lucia de la Cruz
Los Morochucos
Los Ardiles
Jesus Vasquez
Victoria Santa Cruz
Nicómedes Santa Cruz
Augusto Polo Campos
Alfredo Dominguez
El Pollo de Orichuna
Felix Casaverde