Latin American Independence Dates - Sounds and Colours
WEB25 November 1975 (from the Netherlands) Uruguay. 25 August 1825 (from Brazil) Venezuela. 5 July 1811 (from Spain) Sounds and Colours is a website, print publication and record label dedicated to the music, culture and creativity of …
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The Rise of the Guarania: A Musical Style That is Paraguay’s Own
WEBMar 14, 2011 · It was first introduced by musician José Asunción Flores (1904-1972) as a way of expressing the character of the Paraguayan people. As Flores once explained, “The Guarania is from my people, written for and by my people.”. Born in a poor neighbourhood of the capital Asunción, Flores was first introduced to music through his father who ...
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 Story Inside the Rhythm: Mapalé | Sounds and Colours
WEBJan 16, 2012 · Furthermore, it is one of the Colombian rhythms from the Atlantic coast that is most heavily associated with purely African roots. With its extremely fast rhythms, mapalé is traditionally played with two drums, el tambor alegre and una tambora, that are supported by clapping. Nowadays, musicians playing the rhythm often add a guache (a shaker ...
Exploring the Timeless Musical Traditions of South America
WEBMar 28, 2024 · Exploring the Timeless Musical Traditions of South America. By Sounds and Colours 28 March, 2024. I wasn’t expecting much, to be honest. A small music festival in a rural Ecuador – figured it would be some local bands, maybe a few people dancing. But from the first moment they struck up, I knew this was different.
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 …
The Beauty of Simplicity: Idea Vilariño, One of Uruguay’s Most ...
WEBApr 23, 2021 · Idea Vilariño (1920 – 2009) was one of Uruguay’s most important and famous poets. She belonged to the group of intellectuals known as the ‘Generation of ‘45’, which also included the writers Juan Carlos Onetti, Mario Benedetti and Ángel Rama, among others. Idea Vilariño wrote essays and worked as a translator and teacher, but her main activity was poetry.
What Are the Top 11 Traditional Instruments Used in Latin America?
WEBJan 15, 2020 · 7. Clave. This Latin American instrument, which is common in Cuban music, looks simple. However, it is among the most distinct of the instruments in the region. It’s a handheld wooden block that is approximately as small as a big cigar. To use the instrument, you strike two claves together to make a sound. 8.
How Music Preservationists are Saving the Sounds of the Past
WEBFeb 21, 2020 · For instance, there are techniques for preserving original songs of the past. These services work by preserving lyrics that belong to very old music recordings, such as difficult to decipher recordings made in the mid-to-late 19th century. Using special audio-video equipment experts are able to make out hard to distinguish sounds captured by ...