“The Rhythm of Ecuador”

Meet our friend Jordan, a musician from Cuenca, Ecuador, who introduces us to Pasillo, the so-called 'rhythm of Ecuador." Pasillo is a Spanish-influenced music popular in Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela and Panama, often with a feel similar to the Viennese waltz. It’s a romantic music, often performed on a guitar or chrango, that accompanies an equally romantic dance. Click on the imto see Jordan honoring Pasillo icon Julio Jaramillo by sharing his most popular song, "Nuestro Juramento."