Trío romántico
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A trío romántico is a group of vocalists-guitarists, with origins in Hispanic America, that performs romantic songs, based on rhythms like bolero, vals and pasillo, mostly.
The ensemble may be composed of three musicians: first guitar, second guitar and requinto guitar. Sometimes it is accompanied by maracas, or one of the guitars may be replaced by a double bass, guitarron or Mexican vihuela.
Among the renowned artists are Los Panchos, Los Tres Ases, Los tres Reyes, and the singers Eydie Gormé and Lucho Gatica.
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- Cien años de boleros por Jaime Rico Salazar.
- Historia del Bolero