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Songs Dances of Honduras / Various on CD

Recorded by Peter K. Smith Grabado por Peter K. Smith As liner notes author Doris Stone explains, "Honduras was a meeting ground of nations from it's earliest pre-Columbian days. " Spanish colonial, African, and Native American influences blend not only in the music and dance styles but in the development of musical instruments, especially the marimba. Released in 1955, Songs and Dances of Honduras features ballads such as the corrido and dances such as the waltz, rumba, fandango, and the local sique. Liner notes include a brief cultural history of Honduras, lyrics, track notes, and detailed descriptions of instruments and types of dances.