Folk Music of Peru

Welcome back to Busy Kids Love Music, and get ready for another summer of musical adventures! I’m so excited to kick off the second season of our special series, Around the World with Busy Kids Love Music. Every other week this summer, we’ll travel to a new country and explore the folk music that makes it unique. 🌍 Grab Your Passport! Each stop on our musical journey comes with a special passport stamp you can collect. Just download your free passport below, listen to each episode, and add your stamps as you go. First up? We’re heading to Peru! 🎶 Exploring Peru’s Musical Traditions In this episode, we’re diving into the vibrant sounds of Peru. Your kids will meet the cajón, a box-shaped drum that’s a big part of Peruvian music, and get to know traditional styles like Huayno and Marinera. It’s a great way to experience the heartbeat of a culture through its instruments and dances. 🎧 Music Meets Learning These episodes are designed to make music appreciation fun and meaningful. Whether you’re a homeschool family looking to add a global twist to your lessons or just want something enriching to listen to this summer, this series is a great fit for curious kids. 🎒 Let the Adventure Begin Start your journey by listening to Episode 73, downloading your passport, and printing this week’s Peru stamp. There’s a whole world of music waiting to be discovered—and we’re just getting started! Links Mentioned in this Episode: Print the Passport Print Your Peru Stamp Busy Kids Do Music History Musical Samples You'll Hear in this Episode: International Folk Festival - MUSIC OF PERU led by Claudia Medina A Taste of Afro-Peruvian Music | Tony Succar Huayno. Music Of Peru Vol. 2 1960-1975 Marinera Norteña Concheperla Music Listening Schedule for Episode 73 I’ve created a YouTube playlist for you with the music discussed in today’s episode. Click here to listen to it and see some of the beautiful dances of the Peruvian people. Subscribe & Review in Apple Podcasts Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, head on over to do that today so you don’t miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in Apple Podcasts! If you’re feeling extra magnanimous, I would be really grateful if you left a review over on Apple Podcasts, too. Those reviews help other families find my podcast learn more about music. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what you love about Busy Kids Love Music. Thanks!