Callo

/ˈkæloʊ/ noun

Definition

A distinctive type of traditional Spanish or Latin American musical performance or folk dance.

Etymology

Derived from Spanish and Latin American musical traditions, the exact etymology is debated but may relate to 'callejo' (street) or ceremonial gathering terms in Iberian languages.

Kelly Says

The callo connects to street culture and working-class identity in Spain—it's the kind of music that emerged from people gathering in plazas, not concert halls!

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