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Music plays a large role in shaping a society's culture and the way other people view it. In Chile, there is no exception. Like elsewhere in the world, there are many different kinds of music in Chile, and it serves as one of the major entertainments for the locals. Chilean music has also had an effect on modern music, for example, some of the most revered musical styles such as Nueva Canción were originated in Chile. Chilean folk music even received international acclaim in the 1960s, when Violeta Parra, a popular singer, and her children Angel and Isabel came up as singers and songwriters. As it stands right now, some of the more well known names in contemporary music of Chile are Inti Illimani, Illapu and Congreso - they are the most popular groups in Chile.


Another important form of Chilean traditional song is the Tonada. Tonada was actually implemented by the Spanish settlers. This form of music of Chile is very different as unlike other musical forms in the country, Tonada is not danced with.