Kitarriles

Kitarriles is a musical style that originated in the Latin American region. It is a genre of guitar music that combines elements of traditional folk music with modern guitar techniques. The term "kitarrile" is derived from the Spanish word for "six-string guitar," which refers to the twelve-string acoustic guitar.

Kitarriles emerged in the 1960s as a fusion of traditional Latin American folk music with modern guitar styles. The genre is characterized by its use of complex, finger-picked guitar patterns and its emphasis on melodic sending. Kitarriles musicians often draw on traditional musical elements, such as rhythms and melodies, but they also incorporate modern techniques, such as arpeggios and effects pedals.

Some of the key characteristics of kitarriles music include the use of rasgueo (a fast, sweeping strumming technique) and the incorporation of traditional musical instruments, such as the charango and the quena. Kitarriles musicians often also draw on literary and poetic influences, as seen in the song lyrics of artists such as Atahualpa Yupanqui.

Kitarriles has been influential in the development of Latin American popular music, particularly in the Argentine and Chilean traditions. The genre has also influenced Western-style classical guitar music and has inspired musicians across a range of musical styles. Some notable kitarriles musicians include Andrés Cuervo, Ariel Ramirez, and Eduardo Castellano. Today, kitarriles continues to be practiced and evolved by musicians around the world, attracting attention for its unique blend of traditional and modern musical styles.