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Claves | Periscope
Claves | Periscope
Episode 38

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Claves: Two sticks used to make a simple rhythm in Cuban music such as rumba. It is used in many other forms of Latin American music as well.
Timbales | Periscope
Timbales | Periscope
Episode 37

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Timbales: A set of tuneable metal drums invented in Cuba. They are often accompanied by campana.
Guiro | Periscope
Guiro | Periscope
Episode 36

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Guiro: A scraper sometimes used in Latin jazz. The Cuban and Puerto Rican form is made from a notched gourd and played with a stick.
Congas | Periscope
Congas | Periscope
Episode 35

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Congas: Drums played with the hands and often used in salsa and rumba music. Congas play a major role in Latin jazz bands.
Bongos & Concerro | Periscope
Bongos & Concerro | Periscope
Episode 34

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Bongos: Two small drums played between the knees, often used in Afro-Cuban music. The "Bongocero" is the name for a bongo player. Cencerro: A cowbell played by the "Bongocero," or bongo player. It can...
So Now, Let's Eat! | Periscope
So Now, Let's Eat! | Periscope
Episode 32

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What would you make with all of these foods? Try having a Hispanic feast at your school that uses a few, or all, of these Latin American foods.
Chili Peppers | Periscope
Chili Peppers | Periscope
Episode 30

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The chili pepper is used to flavor many Hispanic dishes. It was originally grown in South America, and it too was brought to Europe by Spanish explorers. From Europe, the chili found its way into...