Cajon

The cajón, originating from Peru in the 18th century, was used by enslaved African musicians as a substitute for traditional drums. Now widely used in flamenco, Latin, and acoustic music, it provides deep bass and snappy snare sounds. Top brands include Schlagwerk (2inOne Series), Meinl (Snarecraft), LP (Americana Series), and Pearl (Boom Box Cajón). Cajóns are versatile, making them ideal for unplugged performances and smaller venues where a full drum kit isn’t practical.