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Mhande dance is a spiritual manifestation of Karanga culture, embodying an "embodied practice." [12] Its purpose is to convey cultural knowledge that might be less accessible through conventional means. Combining singing, instrument playing, and dance movements, Mhande informally imparts indigenous spiritual wisdom (chikaranga). [12]
"La Sandunga" has been covered by many artists including Chavela Vargas, [6] Jaramar, [7] Lila Downs, [8] Susana Harp, [9] Los de Abajo, [10] Guadalupe Pineda, [11] and Raphael. [12]As early as 1946 it was recorded in the United States by the Viva America Orchestra as conducted by Alfredo Antonini with Elsa Miranda and John Serry Sr. for Alpha records (Latin American Music #12205A, 12205B ...
This two-person dance form has the man performing as the bullfighter and the woman as the cape. [9] It is known as one of the fastest Latin ballroom dances because dancers make around 120 to 130 beats/steps per minute. Flamenco-like qualities infuse the dance as the man and woman challenge each other. Amparito Roca being played by a wind band
"Perreo," the name of the dance performed to the rhythm of the widely popular Latin urban genre reggaeton, which has deep roots in Puerto Rico, is officially a Spanish word.
The Concheros dance, also known as the dance of the Chichimecas, Aztecas and Mexicas, is an important traditional dance and ceremony which has been performed in Mexico since early in the colonial period. It presents syncretic features both pre-Hispanic and Christian. The dance has strong visual markers of its pre-Hispanic roots with feathered ...
flamenco dance; other (non-flamenco) types are referred to as 'danza' baile de mantón a dance with a shawl balanceo y vaivén swaying of the body and hips. Balanceo is gentle; vaiven is violent bamberas song form for swings bata de cola dress with a train (literally: "gown [of/with] a tail") bonito "pretty"; in other words, not good flamenco ...
A baile (which means 'dance' in Spanish) or baile entremesado is a short theatrical piece in the Spanish Golden Age (Siglo de Oro) tradition. [1] It consists of an elaborate production number with singing and dancing, and is used between the acts of a comedia. Bailes were humorous performances featuring elaborate choreography and acrobatics.
Fandango is a lively partner dance originating in Portugal and Spain, usually in triple meter, traditionally accompanied by guitars, castanets, tambourine or hand-clapping. Fandango can both be sung and danced.