Huayno
Huayno is a traditional Andean musical genre and dance form widely associated with the highland regions of Peru and Bolivia, with presence in Ecuador, northern Chile and Argentina. Its origins lie in the Andean highlands, evolving from Indigenous musical traditions in contact with Spanish colonial influences; the name huayno is used for both the music and the dance.
Musical characteristics vary by region but commonly feature a vocal melody supported by chordophones such as
Lyric themes include love, longing, family, migration, daily life, the landscape and social issues; huayno songs
The dance accompanies the music, performed by couples with steps that emphasize stamping feet and turns; costumes
Today huayno remains a core element of regional festivals and is also performed in urban folk and