: A small, ten-stringed guitar-like instrument traditionally made from an armadillo shell. Bolivia is considered the world's cradle for the charango, and it is a national icon.
Bolivian music is often inseparable from dance, with each rhythm tied to specific regions or rituals:
: A unique legacy of Jesuit missions where Indigenous musicians adopted and preserved 18th-century European baroque music, which remains alive in the eastern plains today. Iconic Artists and Groups
: Iconic rhythms famous for their elaborate costumes and roles in major festivals like the Oruro Carnival.