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Saloma

A traditional, rhythmic vocalization or melodic shout used in Panamanian folk music (música típica). In rural areas, it also serves as a greeting between country people. (The Saloma is a distinctive yodel-like sound characteristic of the Panamanian countryside).

A: The boy knows how to dance típico very well, but we haven't been able to teach him to salomar yet. B: The thing is, you have to practice Saloma a lot for it to sound right, it is harder than it looks.

Automatically translated from Spanish

Panamáby Rita.AP

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