Tipica Music in Panama
Music can say a lot about a culture. The Panamanian people are a mix of Spanish, African and Indigenous ancestry. It seems obvious that their music would be a mix of Salsa, Reggae, and Calypso.
One of the most popular musical acts in Panama is Samy and Sandra Sandoval. The brother and sister duet have 15 albums and perform at concerts regularly. Their song, La Gallina Fina, was featured in the Tailor of Panama movie and is one of the fan’s favorites.
Samy and Sandra are artists in the Tipica genre which is a folkloric music with the accordian and conga drums. Mix all of these influences together and you’ve got a great sound with a strong happy beat.
The song title, Oiga el Viejo Pa Joder, roughly translates into the “Old Pa Hears”. Watch the video and you’ll get a feeling of what it’s like in Panama.
Musical artists often blend or adapt styles into something new. What kind of music do you listen to? I love the “Global Sounds” channel on my satellite radio. Will you open your ears and mind to something new on your radio dial?
Enjoy the rhythm – Joy
Wow, this is amazing to see the real Samy and Sandra on your blog. To be in Panama and to hear this music is a truly amazing experience. Samy brings many accordions to his performances so that he can use a cold one for every song he plays. Samy and Sandra are greeat musicians of our time. Thanks for bringing their music to us.