Paraguayan music is deeply rooted in indigenous Guaraní and Spanish colonial traditions. The polka paraguaya and the guarania are two of the country’s most distinctive musical styles. Luis Alberto del Paraná and Los Paraguayos gained international fame in the mid-20th century, popularizing Paraguayan folk music abroad. In contemporary music, Tierra Adentro has been successful in blending traditional Paraguayan rhythms with modern pop and rock elements.
