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 …
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 …
The Top 5 Musical Instruments of Latin America
WEBJan 17, 2020 · The only difference in music is the period in which it is played and also the region. So, here, in this list, we will be talking about the most popular musical instruments from Latin America. La Marimba (Percussion Instrument) Marimba is a percussion instrument with its origin from Mexico and Guatemala in the …
‘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.
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.
What Did Aztec Music Sound Like? - Sounds and Colours
WEBDec 18, 2021 · A Musical Empire. First off, let’s look at just how important and central music was to various Aztec peoples. Early visitors from colonial powers in Europe were often struck by the emphasis on music in Aztec society, with one Spanish friar commenting that Aztecs of all walks of life were always singing and dancing, while marvelling at their “ingenious” ability to compose musical pieces ...
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 ...
Carnaval de Oruro: Dancing with the Devil in Bolivia’s Carnival
WEBFeb 28, 2011 · One of the main events of Oruro’s carnival is the Diablada, otherwise known as the “dance of the devils.”. The English author Christopher Isherwood travelled to Oruro in 1947/48, describing the Diablada as: … a symbolic dance representing the victory of Good over Evil, the angels over the devils. The devils wear pink tights, red-and ...
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.
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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