what was the maracas used for
Maracas were created and first used by the native indians of Puerto Rico: the Tainos, as a percussion musical instrument. A pair of these are used to create the unique sound so common in Latin American and Puerto Rican music. Maracas are made from the fruit of the higuera tree so common throughout Puerto Rico. The fruit must be round and small.
The pair of maracas sound differently because the number of pebbles inside are unequal to give it a distinct sound. Nowadays, maracas are made from different materials such as plastic. Musicians Who Used Maracas: Maracas are used in the music of Puerto Rico and Latin American music such as salsa.