Music
Bolivia's regional folk music is distinctive and varied. In the Andean regions, music is played during the festivals and dances. Some tunes contain strong Spanish influences.
The most common musical instruments are:
- Sicu (also sicus)
- Tarka or tharqa
- Pinkillo
- Skin drums
- Copper bells
- Wood
- Guitar
- Flute
- Zampoña
- Matraca
- Mandolina
- Charango
- Quena
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