What Makes Latin America’s Culture Unique - Sounds and Colours
Sep 3, 2020 · Dance is not just a means of entertainment here, but it is Latin Americans’ identity and shows social harmony. Mambo, tango, salsa, and rumba are the development of Latin American culture. 6. People Are Very Polite. Now some of you may see this as not a new thing, but you will see the difference when we explain it.
Understanding Sonideros and Sonidos, Mexico’s Tropical Music …
Jul 4, 2022 · Sonidero is a culture, a tradition, a movement that is still being discovered. Sonidero is a unique pan-continental vision, full of twists and turns, combining different types of tropical music into an explosive party. It’s an unchecked tale of sonideros in Monterey and pitched-down rebajadas long before Houston’s DJ Screw came along and ...
What Are the Top 11 Traditional Instruments Used in Latin America?
Jan 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.
5 Worldwide Popular Artists from the Caribbean
Dec 15, 2023 · Find the 5 most popular below. 1. Bob Marley. Bob Marley is one of the biggest musical stars of all time. He’s achieved legend status along with the likes of Elvis, Hendrix, and Lennon. Marley was born in Jamaica, and he helped spread the popularity of reggae across the globe. Not only that, but Marley was also a pioneer within the genre ...
10 Best Songs Inspired By The Caribbean | Sounds and Colours
Aug 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 topped the Billboard Hot 100 Chart ...
Best of 2020: Daniel Ortuño’s Central American Picks
Dec 18, 2020 · Best of 2020: Daniel Ortuño’s Central American Picks. By Daniel Ortuño 18 December, 2020. 2020 has been a great year for underground Central American music, with the latest edition in Shika Shika’s Guide to Birdsong heading to the region, Mazukumba releasing their eye-opening Savia compilation and Gustavo Gómez offering an in-depth ...
The History and Impact of Latin American Music
Nov 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 music and dedicated instruments ...
How Reggae Music and Jamaican Culture Have Impacted Western …
Oct 29, 2021 · How Reggae Music and Jamaican Culture Have Impacted Western Society. Reggae music was perhaps one of the biggest cultural movements of the last 40 years, the music itself permeating several parks of UK culture, with the most obvious one being the UK’s own music scene. The influence of reggae cannot be underestimated.
The Best Carnival Songs (A Youtube Playlist) - Sounds and Colours
Feb 1, 2013 · 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 ...
How Caribbean Music Influences Other Cultures And Art Forms
Sep 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.