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Jarana yucateca

Jarana yucateca
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About Jarana yucateca

The jarana yucateca is the typical dance and musical form of the Yucatán Peninsula. There are two possible meters: "seis por ocho" (in musical counts of 6/8) and "tres por cuatro" (in musical counts of 3/4). The jarana dance is done in pairs; the footwork is the same for women and men.

The music of the jarana is performed by a wind band ensemble.

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