Guarachas

/ɡwɑːˈrɑːtʃəz/ noun

Definition

Plural of guaracha; multiple lively Spanish or Cuban dances, or multiple musical compositions in guaracha style.

Etymology

From Spanish guaracha + plural -s; represents multiple instances of the dance or musical form that emerged in Caribbean colonial contexts.

Kelly Says

When you hear guarachas together, you're hearing a rhythm that traveled across oceans—from West Africa to Spain to the Caribbean, creating something entirely new!

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