Tamborito
Tamborito is the national folk music and dance genre of Panama, characterized by syncopated percussion from the caja and repique drums, call-and-response vocals in Spanish, and melodic violin lines. It is deeply rooted in the country's rural celebrations and communal heritage.
Origin: Panama, rooted in rural celebrations with multicultural heritage.
Era: 19th century origins blending indigenous, African, and Spanish influences; traditional to contemporary folk revivals.
