Listen to the sweet sounds of Selena and Cumbia classics from all over Latin America and make a maraca to shake as you sing and bidi bidi bom bom.

Gather the following supplies and tools ahead of time:

1 Paper Towel
Tube
2 sheets of 8 1/2" x 11" (purple) construction paper
1 sheet of 8 1/2" x 11" (red) construction paper
1 sheet of 8 1/2" x 11" (black) construction paper
1 sheet of 5” x 5” aluminium foil  
5 pieces of paper towel sheets or newspaper
Filling for your maracas ex. beans, rice, or small beads
Clear Tape
Scissors

Optional tools:
Masking Tape
Hot Glue Gun

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Alejandra G Ramirez is a Salinas & Bay Area artist, museum educator and Co-Director of The Marigold Project. Follow her work on IG: @aleimina