Güira
Sound of the World
The güira is a vibrant percussion instrument hailing from the Dominican Republic, often found at the heart of merengue and bachata music. Resembling a metal cylinder with a rough surface, it produces a distinctive rasping sound when scraped with a stick. Interestingly, it was traditionally manufactured from discarded tin cans, embodying resourcefulness in rhythm.
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- Dominican Republic Exclusive
- First Release Sep 27, 2024
- Stamp Series Sound of the World