General
parang
What does parang mean?
A style of festive Spanish-language folk music sung at Christmas, accompanied by cuatro, maracas, and guitar.
"The parang band going house to house this Christmas."
Origin
Trinidad & Tobago; from Spanish 'parranda'.
Frequently asked questions
What is parang?
It's a festive Spanish-language folk music sung at Christmas in Trinidad, accompanied by cuatro, maracas, and guitar.
Where does parang come from?
It derives from the Spanish 'parranda' and reflects Trinidad's Venezuelan cultural heritage.
When is parang played?
Mainly at Christmastime, traditionally by bands going house to house.
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