Creolization in Caribbean Music - "Cuban Music styles"
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Portfolio Cuban Music style
Afro-Cuban Rumba
The video below shows dancers performing A Cuban Rumba we can see that the beat moves very fast as shown by the dancers, however, the following paragraph will describe more about the Afro-Cuban Rumba.
There are many forms of Afro-Cuban dance, but the Rumba is the most popular. Among the features of the Rumba are a chorus of drums and the prominent use of maracas. With that being said, Rumba refers to either the music (whether singing and percussion) or dance. Note, that in addition, to music and dance, rumba also reflects Cuba's identity. Having used Congolese percussion (Percussion from the Republic of Congo, located in Central Africa) and Andalusia flamenco singing (music from Andalusia located in Spain) Afro-Cuban rumba is formed. Moving along, to the rhythm of the Afro-Cuban rumba. In Cuban rumba music, a smooth, steady beat is combined with strong percussion and 4/4 time signatures. Rumba has a basic rhythm of slow-quick-quick. Furthermore, due to its Latin origins, the hips are always moving in “Cuban motion ”. In addition, the rumba often tends to borrow various rhythms from salsa, like cross-body leads and shoulder checks. Rumbas are often based on polyrhythmic patterns borrowed from African rhythms. This is because it combines multiple layers of diverse rhythms that are often complementary to each other and move independently of one another. Continuing, the instrumentation of rumba, is: there are usually three conga drums, a pair of palitos, a clave, a Cajon, a bata, and a few dancers who are accompanied by a lead vocalist (whosings call-and-response styles). Moving along, performing a Rumba one can only possess certain feelings. Some of these feelings include being happier. You cannot be stressed or sad when you perform the Rumba. Rumba dancing inspires positive, motivational thoughts through its music and teamwork. Furthermore, Rumba can also make you feel closely connected to the partner you are performing with, as it improves communication skills. To conclude, Cuban, African, and Spanish cultures all influence the rumba dance. In this dance, there is a lot of energy, sensuality, and expression. This is Afro-Cuban Rumba.
Daniel, Y. P. (1991). Changing Values in Cuban Rumba, A Lower Class Black Dance Appropriated by the Cuban Revolution. Dance Research Journal, 23(2), 1–10. https://www.jstor.org/stable/1478752
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