Above, this video shows how to play the cajón box drum. Keep in mind that the side that he is hitting has a snare behind it, and the hole that is resonating the box is behind him. In Peru, cajón box players were both male and females, and still today, both genders play. African slave started as the only people to do this, but now different cultures and religions use this all over mainly just for entertainment and religious purposes. Modern day cajón usage is common as well, and it is used to show happiness. Below are some more modern takes of the cajón box drum.