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Which instruments accompanied the Mexican chilena?
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Latin American dance
Traditional Mexican folklórico dancers.
The Mexican chilena, a dance introduced to the states of Oaxaca and Guerrero by Chilean sailors during the 19th century, is accompanied by the following instruments:
- Violin1
- Guitar1
- Cajón1
- Harp1