Guiro
-- A scraped idiophone found in Panama, the Caribbean and South
America; used in dance ensembles[1].
Caxixi
(Brazil)
Caxixi
(Brazil)
Conch
Shell -- Used as musical instrument in many cultures around the
world, amongst others Peru and Mexico[2]. "Jazz" artist Steve Turre
is known to frequently play on a conch shell.
Maracas (Colombia)
-- Gourd rattles commonly found in Columbia, Venezuela and Brazil;
their name thought to be of pre-Columbian Araucanian origin. They play an essential
role in the rhythm section of Latin-American dance bands[3].
Maracas (Colombia)
-- Gourd rattles commonly found in Columbia, Venezuela and Brazil;
their name thought to be of pre-Columbian Araucanian origin. They play an essential
role in the rhythm section of Latin-American dance bands[3].
Rainsticks -- Tubular
rattles thought to have originated from the native peoples of Central and South
America, but possibly the practice of piercing the rattles with thorns or needles
originated from enslaved Africans in South America. Similar rattles pierced
with iron nails can be found in West Africa, in particular the Togo and Pangwe[4].
Steel
drum -- The steel drum originates from Trinidad (1930s/40s) and
is typically made from an oil drum. This instrument is typically played in a
steel band[5].
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