Bolivian+Music+and+Film

 =__Bolivian Music and Film__= Bolivian music is extravegant and diverse. Music in Bolivia is based off of European styles. (Bolivia music, destination360.com) Bolivian music is still played today how it was played hundreds of years ago. They use reed flutes and llama skinned drums. Here is an example of an ancient style of [|Bolivian music]. Also, some forms of Bolivian music come to Bolivia from Africa by slavery. Bolivian folk music is a very popular style of music in Bolivia. Bolivian folk music is created by the Aymara and Quechua people. (llajtanet.com) Also, there are many instruments used in creating different types of Boliviain Music. There is the bombo, reco reco, pinquillo and countless more. (Pinquillo)(Reco reco)

===__Film:__ Bolivia is not known for its success in the film industry. The Bolivian film industry is struggling. But, Bolivia does have some quilaity films. Bolivia's first film was called Mina Alaska. It was the first Latin American film to be restored by the AMPAS Film Archive (Bolivian Films, Wikipedia.com). The Bolivian film industry has been known for its strength in producing films against the opposing forces of political regimes. Bolivia has five major films that share a common departure from Bolivian Cinema and awareness of social issues (Footprint Bolivia Handprint). These five films are La Oscuridad, Sayari, Joans y la ballena rosado, Cuestion de fe, and Parar recibir el canto de los pajaros. Bolivian Cinema is closely linked with its country's polotics.===