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Vol. IV No. 7 … The Cover: The “Tamborito”. . . . Panama’s National Dance (Record from the Government Palace, Panama City) The “Tamborito” originates with the primitive dances of the slaves who were brought to Panama by the early “conquistadores.” Gradually it has taken on a new character until it is now a strange medley of modern coquetry overlaid on a background of primitive sinuous movements expressive of this most cosmopolitan country. There are several other dances native to Panama and totally different from the “Tamborito” such as the “Mejorana” and the “Cumbia.” However, the “Tamborito” is generally conceded to be the most beautiful as well as the most expressive of the country. (See page 2)