| Peru is a land of varied diversity in its climate, | | | | most popular of its styles. It can be played on |
| cuisine, and ethnicity. This diversity and variety is | | | | both Creole and Spanish guitar, which adds to its |
| also seen in Peruvian music. It traces its roots to | | | | poignancy and loving articulation. |
| diverse cultures like the Andean, Andalusian, | | | | Several other popular Andean rhythms are |
| Spanish, and African cultures. Despite being | | | | comprised of a fusion of European Church music |
| steeped in tradition, modern Peruvian music and | | | | and Huaynos. "El Cóndor Pasa" is such a |
| Amazon-influenced music are also quite popular in | | | | traditional Peruvian song; it was made popular in |
| Peru. | | | | the United States by Simon and Garfunkel. |
| Quena (an Andean flute), Zampoña, and the | | | | Arequipa City is responsible for contributing the |
| mestizo Charango (a tiny guitar with a unique | | | | famous Yaraví, a despondent style often |
| sound) are the traditional instruments of Peru. | | | | performed on Spanish or Creole guitar. In |
| They are still quite popular and used in various | | | | contrast, the Huaylas of the central Andes is a |
| musical creations. A Creole version of the Spanish | | | | merry, musical style that also is quite popular. |
| guitar and the famous Peruvian Cajon drum are | | | | Musica Criolla is the coastal Peruvian music that is |
| two of the instruments used in making coastal | | | | rooted in a synthesis of traditional Spanish, Gypsy, |
| music. They are mainstays in cities like Lima, | | | | and African influence. Peruvian Waltz, which is |
| Trujillo, and Chiclayo. | | | | famous all over the world, is derived from this |
| The Spanish orquestal and European Church | | | | style. This rhythm involves a singer, a chorus, a |
| musicals have their roots in traditional Andean | | | | Creole Guitar, a Peruvian Cajón, and spoon |
| Peruvian music. Huayno, a mestizo happy chant, is | | | | players playing in concert to create divine music. |
| famous in the southern Andean region. Its | | | | Peru hence has a rich and varied choice of music |
| composition involves the use of Charango guitar, | | | | handed down the ages, to offer to music lovers |
| beautifully toned lamenting vocals and sometimes | | | | the world over. |
| the Andean Harp. The Huayno Ayacuchano is the | | | | |