Here you will find a great diversity of instruments from different parts of the Americas and from different periods, ranging from pre-Columbian times to the present day. Some of them are of Indigenous origin, others are Creole, and others are of Afro-American origin.

The most commonly used pre-Columbian instruments were wind instruments, such as flutes, trumpets, and ocarinas, and percussion instruments, such as drums and maracas. Although their use was widespread throughout the Americas, they varied from region to region in form, function, and aesthetics. With the arrival of the Europeans, modifications were made to some of the existing instruments and others, such as string instruments, were incorporated.

This tour is a small display of musical instruments belonging to the Interactive Exhibition of Latin American Music, loaned to MAPI by maestros Esteban Gil and Walter Díaz. Designing this exhibition has been an inspiring, challenging, and fun experience for us, and we hope you can enjoy it in the same way.