...#11- #12-Pre-Columbian #13- #14-African #15-African #16-European 2. Mariachi- The instruments that are used in this style of music include the violin, trumpet, and the guitar. There are two different types of guitars, the vihuela (the small guitar) and the guitarron (the larger guitar). The harp is sometimes incorporated in mariachi. Mariachis origin is Mexico. Linda Ronstadt is known for promoting her mariachi music in North America. In her music the vocals are very prominent which reflects the ranchera style of mariachi. Mariachi has the stereotype that is connected to images such as sombreros. It is also said that all Mexican music is the same, which is untrue. Samba- The origin of this style of music is Afro-Brazilian and from Rio. The instruments that are primarily used in samba are the agogo, tambourines, reco-reco, and drums. The majority of the instruments are percussion based. The culca is the most distinctive instrument used in samba. It has a stick inside of it and uses a moist cloth. When the stick is put in motion its rubs the inside to produce different sounds. Brazil first viewed samba as an ill-mannered dance that was done by low-class citizens of Rio de Janerio. When Getulio Vargas took power he looked at samba as positive and used it to unify Brazil. Samba was found mostly when Carnival took place. It wasn’t until Vargas came along and made Carnival a national event and supported samba schools. Not only did he support the samba schools...
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...13 frets. The frets are commonly made of ivory. Balalaika The balalaika is a Russian fretted stringed instrument with a triangular body and three strings. Some versions of the balalaika have six strings in three courses. The balalaika family of instruments includes, from the highest-pitched to the lowest, the prima balalaika (which is played with the fingers), sekunda balalaika and alto balalaika (both of which are played with either the fingers or a plectrum), bass balalaika and contrabass balalaika (equipped with extension legs which rest on the floor and played with leather plectrums). Berimbau he berimbau is a single-string Brazilian percussion instrument, a musical bow made from the biriba tree. Its origin is generally accepted as being Africa as no indigenous Brazilian or European people use musical bows and very similar instruments are played in parts of southern Africa. The berimbau was eventually incorporated into the practice of the Afro-Brazilian martial art where it commands how the capoeiristas (capoeira practitioners) move in the roda (circle). Charango The charango is a small South American stringed instrument of the lute family, about 66 cm long, traditionally made with the shell of the back of an armadillo. Many contemporary charangos are now made with different types of wood. It typically has 10 strings in five courses of 2 strings each, although other variations exist. Ektara The ektara is a one or two stringed instrument that is most closely associated with...
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...Legends and Spirits from Brazil! Legends and Spirits from Brazil! Cap-o-e-ira [kap-oo-air-uh] is a dance form joined martial arts elements, originating in Brazil as a system of physical disciple, movements, energetic, often acrobatic, dance - like style. (“Capoeira”, Dictionary.com, 2009) Originally comes from Tupi, referring to areas of low vegetation in the Brazilian spirit. Primarily based around kicking, many movements are carried out while in a handstand position, often resembling to modern break-dance moves. Highly acrobatic, energetic and difficult to master. Afro Brazilian martial arts elements, originated in Brazil by African slaves as a system of physical discipline and movements. This creative martial art shows the apprentice more about strength, creativity, and courage. Capoeirista is another term for Capoeira that has three main styles that are clearly different. Angola is characterized by slow, low play with a particular attention to the rituals and capoeira tradition. Regional is also known for its fluid acrobatic play, where the techniques and strategy are the main key points. Usually more accelerated pace, than Angola. Contemporaneous is generally faster – paced but further apart in a short period. All three different styles are marked by defensive action towards the point under assault, and to escape, using groundwork, as well as sweeps, kicks, and head butts. Play fight with each other, inside a circle formed by spectators...
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...Todd Terje-Inspector Norse (Dope as Fuck) Twin sister – lady day dream (coo) Twin sister – I want a house (coo) Mr twin sister – Blush (Dope AF) Mr twin sister – Sensitive (nice AF) Clark – winter linn (coo) Mr twin sister – Rude boy (Dope) Jodeci Acapella on soultrain(the intro) Boyz 2 Men – Don’t go/can you stand the rain (live) Jodice – What about us (This is a hit!!!) Jodice – Alone (dope) Isaac Hayes – Ik’s Mood (dope) Mark Asari –Revive (dope AF) Michael Jackson – The Lady in my life (Dope) Ericka Baduh – didn’t u know (ill) Switch- I call your name(coo) Erick Sermon – Fat gold chain (Dope AF) Silver Convention – Fly robin, fly (Checkit) SWV – Weak Mikey Dread – Roots and Culture (nice) Charles Earland – Happy ‘cause I’m goin’ home (Dope) Cortex – Juit Octobre 1971 (dope AF) Cortex – Triypeau bleu (coo) Cortex – Chanson D’un jour D'hiver (This shit is crazy!!!) Carole King – It’s to late (nice) The Shirelles – Baby it’s you (???) Tony! Toni! Tone! – Pillow (???) Luther Vandross – So Amazing (The Montserrat session) (nice) Melvin Sparks – Cranberry Sunshine Kaskade-Fire and Ice (kaskade mix) (Coo) Blank & Jones – Face La Mer (this shit is ill) Zeb – The Circle (This is it!!!) Smadj – Sel (Dope AF) Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong – Summertime (the end is trill) Joe – All the things (the break down in the middle is ill) Earl Klugh –A Certain Smile (intro) Earl Klugh – Another Time, Another Place Earl Klugh – Could it be I’m falling...
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