What is candombe in Uruguay?
The candombe is a folk dance performed at Carnival mainly by Uruguayans of African ancestry. The guitar is the preferred musical instrument; and, in a popular contest called the payada, two singers, each with a guitar, take turns improvising verses to the same tune.
What is the meaning of candombe?
The word candombe comes from a Kikongo word meaning “pertaining to blacks,” and was originally used in Buenos Aires to refer to dancing societies formed by members of the African diaspora and their descendants. It came to refer to the dance style in general, and the term was adopted in Uruguay as well.
Which drums you need to play candombe?
Candombe music from Uruguay uses wooden drums that are shaped like barrels and called tamboriles. You wear them with one strap over your shoulder (called a talig or talí) and play them with a stick in your other hand. There are three kinds of tamboriles: chico (alto), repique (tenor), and piano (bass).
What is the name of the largest and lowest pitched drum played in Uruguayan candombe?
The smallest drum is the chico, the medium sized drum is the repique, and the largest drum is the piano. The larger the drum, the lower the pitch. These drums are played “mano y palo,” with one bare hand and a mallet.
Why is candombe so important?
Candombe is an expression of culture, art and music, linked to the presence of slaves of African descent who were brought to Uruguay during colonial times. The practice of candombe is associated with populist or left-leaning movements, of resistance and strength, and a calling back to ancestors.
When was candombe made?
The word candombe was first written down in the 18th century to describe the mix of music, dance and a fusion of Bantu and Catholic religion developed by Angolan and Congolese slaves in Spain’s Río de la Plata territories – now Argentina and Uruguay.
When was candombe created?
18th century
The word candombe was first written down in the 18th century to describe the mix of music, dance and a fusion of Bantu and Catholic religion developed by Angolan and Congolese slaves in Spain’s Río de la Plata territories – now Argentina and Uruguay.
How do you pronounce candombe?
- kahn. – dohm. – beh.
- kan. – dom. – be.
- can. – dom. – be.
What is the classification of drums?
PercussionDrum / Instrument family
What influenced candombe?
Although typically regarded as the creation of Italian and Spanish immigrants, the tango’s music and the dance movements associated with it were deeply influenced by African dance and music, according to experts.