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Música de Nicaragua

Mariachi and son jarocho, marimba ensembles of Guatemala, Garifuna punta, Panamanian tamborito and the corrido ballad tradition.

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Raíces y tradiciones

Styles of music

Nicaraguan music is a mixture of different cultures from indigenous tribes, European conquerors, and slaves. Styles of music vary throughout the different regions in the country. In the Caribbean coast music with African and indigenous influence are heard, in the Pacific coast the music is considered to be a mixture of the indigenous and Spanish culture and in the North/Central region of Nicaragua the music has more of a European flavor, this is because of the significant wave of Europeans, mostly Germans, that live in the region. European influenced dances like the polka and Mazurka are also danced in this region. Another popular musical genre in Nicaragua is the Chicheros, often consisting of a trumpet and trombone or other brass instruments, with additional musicians playing various percussion. This is often to be heard in private parties around the country.

Contemporary music

The country's music scene has shown a growing development toward alternative rhythms and heavier genres, driven by emerging creators. In the alternative rock and metal scene is Daz Zuvr, whose work incorporates elements of gothic metal, nu metal, and alternative rock. Zuvr is also the founder of the band TheVeilers, serving as its guitarist; this project focuses on alternative rock with orchestral nuances and baroque pop. Composer Honnie Larz collaborates in this same vein, who co-wrote and performed the track "Waiting", released in collaboration with the band. On the other hand, the rap and hip-hop scene includes Marotarap, whose compositions are characterized by social critique. Similarly, projects such as Rigoazulado, Chico Cometa, and Ceci Ceci fit within the indie pop and soul genres, characterized by a primary use of string instruments and slow-tempo compositions.

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