Many of Greater Vancouver's local talents performed at Dia Alegre, Festival of Nations/Festival del Popoli at the Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, this August 1st. Many North Americans equate Latin music and dance simply with Salsa, or Latin Pop, and are unaware of the many colors and diverse styles the continent has to offer. It has been a real pleasure to watch the literally and metaphorically colorful Latin Music and Dance culture presentations. The following is but a small sample of the presentations by local, professional and amateur groups and artists.
Showing posts with label Guanguanco. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Guanguanco. Show all posts
History of Salsa Part I. Cuba, 1790-1928
"Danzon" is one of the many roots of what we know as Salsa dance today. Contra Danze (Country Dance) from England, was "imported" by the French who fled the Haitian Revolution in the 1790s to Cuba, where it become one of the original "ingredients" of what eventually became known worldwide as "Salsa" Danzon was once known as the "official" dance of Cuba, and although it is no longer widely danced there, it survives in Mexico.
It is hard to believe today, but Danzon was once considered a "scandalous" dance. If you would like to learn more about Danzon, check this link on Wikipedia.
Cuban Rumba: Yambú, Guanguanco and Colombia
Guanguanco is one of the Cuban Rumbas, and another influence on modern "Salsa" dance and music originated in Africa, most notedly from the Bantu "Yuka" dance.Following is this video of a traditional Somali Bantu dance (Yuka is now extinct) and a cuban Guanguanco performance, see if you find the similarities and differences.
Rumba Colombia Cubana (not to be mistaken for Colombian Salsa)
Yambú
Son Cubana (Cuban Son)
Cuban Son, another "ingredient" of the original Salsa, is a relatively "recent" music and dance, developed in the early 1900, reached Havana around 1910, and went "international" around 1930. Cuban son, has its roots in Spanish (Gypsy) Guitar and Cancion and the aforementioned African and Afro Cuban music and dance. Cuban Son is believed to be a pivotal in "mainstreaming", linking Afro Cuban influences and the dances of "higher society".
It is often believed, that Salsa (or what eventually evolved into modern Salsa music and dance) was first "discovered" and exported from Cuba to the USA during the years of prohibition in the 1930s and 1940s. However, Cuban Son reached Europe first; through radio broadcasts, in 1928 El Mancinero, performed here by Don Azpiau in 1930, became the first international hit, and was wildly popular in Europe, especially in France.
In the 1930s and 1840s, Cuban rythms reached (some would say, invaded) the United States, starting the second chapter in the History of Salsa.
It is hard to believe today, but Danzon was once considered a "scandalous" dance. If you would like to learn more about Danzon, check this link on Wikipedia.
Cuban Rumba: Yambú, Guanguanco and Colombia
Guanguanco is one of the Cuban Rumbas, and another influence on modern "Salsa" dance and music originated in Africa, most notedly from the Bantu "Yuka" dance.Following is this video of a traditional Somali Bantu dance (Yuka is now extinct) and a cuban Guanguanco performance, see if you find the similarities and differences.
Rumba Colombia Cubana (not to be mistaken for Colombian Salsa)
Yambú
Son Cubana (Cuban Son)
Cuban Son, another "ingredient" of the original Salsa, is a relatively "recent" music and dance, developed in the early 1900, reached Havana around 1910, and went "international" around 1930. Cuban son, has its roots in Spanish (Gypsy) Guitar and Cancion and the aforementioned African and Afro Cuban music and dance. Cuban Son is believed to be a pivotal in "mainstreaming", linking Afro Cuban influences and the dances of "higher society".
It is often believed, that Salsa (or what eventually evolved into modern Salsa music and dance) was first "discovered" and exported from Cuba to the USA during the years of prohibition in the 1930s and 1940s. However, Cuban Son reached Europe first; through radio broadcasts, in 1928 El Mancinero, performed here by Don Azpiau in 1930, became the first international hit, and was wildly popular in Europe, especially in France.
In the 1930s and 1840s, Cuban rythms reached (some would say, invaded) the United States, starting the second chapter in the History of Salsa.
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