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Instruments: Maracas - Music of Puerto Rico |
 | | Maracas were created and first used by the native indians of Puerto Rico: the Tainos, as a percussion musical instrument. |
| | Maracas are made from the fruit of the higuera tree so common throughout Puerto Rico. |
| | Maracas are now often made of new materials, such as plastic, but are used the in same way, fulfill the same musical role in Latin bands, and retain the same distinctive sound. |
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