The Musical World of Ernesto Cavour, Bolivia’s Charango Maestro
WEBDec 22, 2022 · Once described as “the best in the universe” when it came to the charango, the small 10-string traditional Andean instrument, Ernesto Cavour could be found playing his beloved instrument and other musical creations at the Teatro del Charango in the highland city of La Paz every Saturday night. Sadly, the great maestro passed away in August, although I was lucky enough to interview Cavour ...
The Story Inside the Rhythm: Cumbia | Sounds and Colours
WEBFeb 12, 2012 · It’s hard to tell exactly when cumbia developed as a musical genre and dance. Although its history goes back many centuries on the Colombia’s Caribbean coast, some scholars would argue that the term “cumbia” wasn’t actually used to describe any form of music or dance until the 1800s. The name “cumbia,” however, comes from …
What Is Cumbia Rebajada? Kumbia Boruka and Sonido ... - Sounds …
WEBDec 6, 2019 · In the “La Vieja Escuela” video, filmed in Monterrey in February 2019, they pay tribute to Sonido Dueñez, understood to be the originator of cumbia rebajada. This is a style of cumbia, just like chicha and cumbia villera, but we can perhaps also say that cumbia rebajada is a social movement that represents the unique mix of Colombian and Mexican cumbia that you find in Monterrey, Mexico.
Dueto Dos Rosas Are Defying The Mainstream With Their …
WEBJun 3, 2022 · California-based Dueto Dos Rosas are composed of Indigenous Mexican-American sisters Emily and Sheyla Rosas. They began uploading videos to YouTube in 2014 of their traditional-style performances of rancheras and corridos, and by 2017 some of their videos were receiving millions of views.Beginning in 2019 the sisters started releasing their tracks on streaming music platforms.
How Caribbean Music Influences Other Cultures And Art Forms
WEBSep 30, 2021 · Other Caribbean Art Forms. The indigenous tribes of the Caribbean region used to express themselves using body painting and rock art. Centuries later, contemporary artists in the area chose to focus on ‘naif’ or naive painting. This unique style uses bright colors and candid expressions, although surrealism is another famous art form.
The History and Impact of Latin American Music
WEBNov 20, 2019 · Latin American music originated as a result of a complicated social and cultural process that started with Columbus’s arrival to the continent centuries ago. When that happened, everything changed, and indigenous cultures started getting foreign influences. True, before Europeans came, there were local forms of …
‘Lorena, Light-Footed Woman’: Netflix doc looks at Mexican ...
WEBJun 9, 2022 · This short documentary directed by Juan Carlos Rulfo and executive produced by Gael Garcia Bernal, beautifully tells the story of Lorena Ramírez, a Mexican long-distance runner of Tarahumara origin (also called Rarámuri) who surprised her compatriots (and the world) by winning the Guachochi ultramarathon in 2017 by running in her handmade skirt and sandals.
10 Best Songs Inspired By The Caribbean | Sounds and Colours
WEBAug 13, 2021 · Many modern artists have released songs which are heavily influenced by Caribbean culture and music. Given below are some songs inspired by the Caribbean. 1. Work By Rihanna ft. Drake. Work is Rihanna’s fourteenth number 1 single and part of her eighth studio album ‘Anti’ which was released in 2016. It …
The Most Popular Latin American Music Genres - Sounds and …
WEBApr 10, 2020 · Bachata. Another wonderful gift from the Dominican Republic, bachata is one of the most popular Latin music genres today. Created by Jose Manuel Calderon in the 1960s, bachata initially struggled to gain the same popularity that Merengue was enjoying. The big breakthrough for bachata came in the 1980s when …
Samba: A Lively Rhythm that Defines Brazil - Sounds and Colours
WEBBy Sounds and Colours 10 May, 2023. Samba is a musical style that emerged in Brazil in the late 19th century. With its lively rhythms, syncopated beats, and melodic harmonies, samba quickly became an integral part of the country’s cultural heritage. If you’re interested in the history of samba, its popularity, its most famous artists, and ...
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