Latin American Independence Dates - Sounds and Colours
网页25 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 Top 5 Musical Instruments of Latin America
网页2020年1月17日 · Reco-Reco is a percussion instrument of the Brazilian origin. In Latin America, this instrument is also known as Guayo or even Guacharaca. Traditionally, the instrument was made by a hollow wooden piece having cuts on the surface. When another wooden stick is pressed and moved across the cuts, a musical sound is produced.
Nicomedes Santa Cruz: The Voice of Black Peru - Sounds and …
网页2013年6月12日 · In Peru, it was the poetry and music of Nicomedes Santa Cruz that led to the recognition of Afro-Peruvians and their culture. Santa Cruz didn’t face as much persecution as Gil, Veloso, or Jara because of his music, but his impact on his homeland was just as pertinent as any of theirs. Born in 1925 and raised in the La Victoria district of ...
10 Best Songs Inspired By The Caribbean | Sounds and Colours
网页2021年8月13日 · 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 Rise of the Guarania: A Musical Style That is Paraguay’s Own
网页2011年3月14日 · 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 ...
Samba: A Lively Rhythm that Defines Brazil - Sounds and Colours
网页By 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 ...
Elevate Your Guitar Playing With Segovia Scales: A Useful Guide
网页2024年3月13日 · Focus on achieving a balanced tone and explore techniques such as hammer-ons, pull-offs, and vibrato. 3. Harmonic variations. Explore different harmonic variations within the scale to add color and interest to your playing. Experiment with arpeggios, chord inversions, and chord substitutions to expand your musical vocabulary.
Latin American Cultural Differences: A Survey - Sounds and Colours
网页2012年7月3日 · Cultural Mixology recently surveyed 250 natives from six countries in Latin America to get an insider’s view on language, influences and perceptions, regional differences, values, punctuality, and food. As one anonymous respondent aptly pointed out, “Those outside Latin America perceive all Latin American countries equally; they can’t ...
Religious Rhythms: The Afro-Brazilian Music of Candomblé
网页2011年4月19日 · Accompanied by highly percussive drumming, the ritualistic ceremonies of the Afro-Brazilian candomblé religion have distinctly shaped the musical soundscape of Brazil, influencing many contemporary styles such as the samba and bossa nova. Indicative to a popular dance found in the slave plantations of the Bahian region of …
The Best Carnival Songs (A Youtube Playlist) - Sounds and Colours
网页2013年2月1日 · Jorge Drexler “Cái Creo Que Caí”. We’re actually going to drift away from Latin America for a moment as this song is extremely topical. “Cái Creo Que Caí” is a song composed by Uruguay’s Jorge Drexler for the 2013 Cadiz carnival in Spain. While it has a slight influence of candombe, a rhythm which is hugely popular in Montevideo ...