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Congo Folklore: Palo


Here Piri is playing the palo lead drum (or "caja"). Palo is part of the rituals called "Congos" in Cuba. These afro-cuban religions were originally those belonging to slaves that were brought from Congo, (Congo Popular Republic, and Congo Democratic Republic or ancient Zaire) and Angola. Palo has various different styles in many parts of Cuba where he is played.