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The document discusses the marimba, a type of xylophone found in Mexico and Central America, highlighting the structural differences between the Colombian/Ecuadorian and Central American/Mexican variants. It suggests that all marimba types in these regions are likely related to a single African origin, despite local beliefs of its deep cultural roots. The author references studies that support the African origin, including works by Marcial Armas Lara and Vida Chenoweth.

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CRD-CAPSO // Percussion-Enseignement

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