cumbia danceing
...ngs the woman danced with a Native American influence, her hand on her waist and a handful of lighted candles to defend herself against the assault of the man; he danced with Black influence, lifting his heels and circling around the woman. It was originally known as the Gaitero which dates back at least to the time of Bolivar, in the early 1800's. It was originally played with two flutes (gaitas), a maraca, and African drums. It has been played for centuries in the Caribbean coast region of Colombia. Gaitero is still heard today among the Cuna and Kogi Indians of Columbia. However in most cases today the Gaitero has adopted words, electronic instruments, and full orchestration to make it the cumbia. The cumbia is a great high energy dancing song that is often played at clubs and at parties in South and Central America, Mexico, the United States today. Many people today choose to proform salsa dance steps to it. Since the 1960's cumbia has spread to become a dominant pop music form in Northern South America. To dance Cumbia the couples hold each ...