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combo nacional

Also spelled: los combos

Definition

The Panamanian bands of the 1960s and 70s that mixed son, guaracha, calypso and soul into a format of their own. They were the soundtrack of that generation's parties and the school where many later musicians trained.

Example

Their parents danced to the combos nacionales.Sus papás bailaban con los combos nacionales.

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nationwide
Currency
classic

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