The “Cajón” (wooden box) is a very important percussion instrument in the folkloric music of Peru. This instrument plays its most important role in the Afro-Peruvians rythms, which were originated due to the arrival of african slaves to the coasts of Perú during the colonial period. I wanted to communicate the deep emotion in wich this instrument is played. The Cajón is also used in more contemporary music, like the peruvian “Vals” (waltz), in the 1970’s, the cajón is taken to Spain and it is adopted to play an important role in the beautiful Flamenco music. Today, the Cajón is also used in Rock.
If you would like a Cajón, I’m sure you can get it here in the states, for about $100 to $200, they’re nice, very well built. But I would recommend you take a little trip to Perú, enjoy the food, the beaches, the cities, the history and before you get back to your hometown, buy a great sounding real cajón for less than $20.
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