Galerón
| Galerón | |
|---|---|
| Stylistic origins | From the Hispanic tradition. |
| Cultural origins | Spread from Spain to the american colonies |
| Typical instruments | mandolin, cuatro, guitar |
The galerón is a genre of Venezuelan typical song. In general, it is accompanied by mandolin, cuatro, and guitar. It is related to the guajiro (Cuba), torbellino (Colombia), and trova (Puerto Rico).
See also
- Venezuelan music
Sources
- Luis Felipe Ramón y Rivera. La Música Folklórica de Venezuela. Monte Ávila, 1976.
- http://www.venezuelatuya.com/tradiciones/polos_jotas_y_galerones.htm