Latin American Independence Dates - Sounds and Colours
WEB25 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 Most Popular Latin American Music Genres - Sounds and …
WEBApr 10, 2020 · Bachata. Another wonderful gift from the Dominican Republic, bachata is one of the most popular Latin music genres today. Created by Jose Manuel Calderon in the 1960s, bachata initially struggled to gain the same popularity that Merengue was enjoying. The big breakthrough for bachata came in the 1980s when …
Latin American LGBTQ+ Cinema: Notable Films to Watch
WEBJul 17, 2020 · Finally, in terms of genre-bending films, the lesbian romance cum horror story, Good Manners (2017, on MUBI), by Marco Dutra and Juliana Rojas, is a delightful take on forbidden desire. In the film, the passion between the bored social climber, Ana (Marjorie Estiano) and her live-in nanny, Clara (Isabél Zuaa), is tragically overshadowed by Ana’s previous one-night-stand with a wolf.
10 Best Songs Inspired By The Caribbean | Sounds and Colours
WEBAug 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 …
Samba: A Lively Rhythm that Defines Brazil - Sounds and Colours
WEBBy 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 ...
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WEBSounds and Colours began its life in 2010. Back then it was a simple blog looking at underground culture in South America. Since then it has become one of the world's #1 sources for information on culture from Latin America and the Caribbean, printing specialist books, starting a record label and maintaining this website, with collaborators ...
What Are the Top 11 Traditional Instruments Used in Latin America?
WEBJan 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.
The Making of The Flawless Elis & Tom in Restored 4K
WEBNov 4, 2023 · The Making of The Flawless Elis & Tom in Restored 4K. By Oleno Netto 04 November, 2023. The documentary film Elis & Tom (2022, in Portuguese: Elis & Tom – Só Tinha De Ser Com Você) follows the making of a landmark album in Brazilian music by Elis Regina and Antônio Carlos “Tom” Jobim. Rare 16mm …
Why Are Colombia’s Kogui Indigenous People So Unique?
WEBFeb 21, 2018 · The Kogui are unique among Latin America’s indigenous cultures because the Spaniards never conquered them. They represent the most complete surviving civilisation of pre-Colombian America. Pedro* told me that they are not nomadic or hunter-gatherers; their fields have been cultivated continuously for over a thousand years.
Best Compilations of 2021 - Sounds and Colours
WEBJan 20, 2022 · Color De Tropico Vol 2 – Compiled by El Drágon Criollo & El PalmasEl Palmas (Venezuela) A second volume of neglected treasures from the Venezuelan vaults. As with the first volume the aim here was to represent a real mix of sounds, hence there was covers of Desmond Decker and Fela Kuti alongside gritty …