Composer:
Paco Peña
Colombianas
(Song and dance form) A delightful song form based on the melodies and rhythms of Colombian folk music. Like the Guajiras, Colombianas was brought into Spain in the 16th century by the returning Conquistadors. This form was brought to prominence by Carmen Amaya and Sabicas. For those who like a good argument, it has been suggested that Colombianas, like Rumba and Guajiras, is a variation on the Argentinean Tango.
