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Maracas are a musical instrument native to Latin America, used to provide rhythm especially for music with a Latin beat. They are usually played in pairs, often with one higher and one lower in pitch. Maracas are used extensively in the music of Mexico, Cuba, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Venezuela and Colombia.
