About Cueca
Cueca is a music genre that emerged in Chile, Argentina and Peru. It is usually classed as a form of indigenous American dance, Hispanic American folk music and South American folk dance.
From Wikipedia
Cueca is a family of musical styles and associated dances in which 'the dancers, who carry a handkerchief in their right hand, trace circular figures, with turns and half-turns, interrupted by various flourishes.' It dates back to the late 18th century, and its origin is disputed; there are various theories or schools of thought regarding its provenance and evolution.
It is danced "under more or less different names", from Colombia to Argentina, Chile, and Bolivia, and it has different varieties, both in rhythm and choreography, depending on the regions and the periods; "the only thing that differentiates them is the local color they acquire in different places, as well as the number of measures, which varies from one to another."
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Cueca.
- ↑ indigenous American dance
- ↑ Hispanic American folk music
- ↑ South American folk dance
Frequently asked questions
What is Cueca?
Cueca is a music genre that emerged in Chile, Argentina and Peru. It is usually classed as a form of indigenous American dance, Hispanic American folk music and South American folk dance.
Where and when did Cueca originate?
Cueca originated in Chile, Argentina and Peru.