Bambuco is a traditional music genre from Colombia.
It has a beat structure similar to the European waltz or polska.
Typically a bambuco piece is a folk music song accompanied by a stylized group dance.
Bambuco took a cultural foothold in the Andean region of Colombia and has spread in popularity throughout Latin America.
The Festival Folclórico y Reinado Nacional del Bambuco in Neiva is a festival celebrating Bambuco music.more