Playlist: Introduction to World Music: South America by Jenna Makowski, Alexander Street Press
The goal of these playlists is to introduce students to a variety of genres across South America with a focus on the histories of syncretism and fusion between local indigenous music(s), European dances and West African rhythms. Students should be able to associate key genres with their respective countries or regions of origin as well as develop an understanding of how music and dance develop associations of national and regional identity.
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Bamboo panpipes called Sikus are a predominate instrument in Andean Peru, especially among the Quechua and Aymara indigenous groups. Traditionally played in ensembles of a dozen or more people, the style of playing, where each musician plays in hocket, or interlocking form, with another is a reflection of broader worldviews built on dualism and interconnectivity. The panpipes made their way into genres of dance music called Huayno during the early colonial period and today are often presented on the international world music stage.
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27 Dec 2013
Alexander Street Press has acquired the entire 8-volume set of the Smithsonian Folkways Traditional Music of Peru series. Covering indigenous and folk genres from different regions of the country, this series serves as a comprehensive look into the sounds of the Andes.
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27 Dec 2013
The tango dance developed at the turn of the century in Argentina and Uruguay. Modeled on European ballroom dance styles, the dance has evolved over the century and spread around the world. Today, traditional tango, also known as Tango Canyengue, is considered to be the closest to the original as possible. The tracks in the playlist include composers and singers of early tango classics, as well as contemporary examples of Tango Nuevo music and accompaniment.
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27 Dec 2013
The genres featured in this playlist--samba, bossa nova and Capoeira--focus on the African musical heritage which had a historic impact on Brazilian music and culture via interactions through the African slave trade. A distinct Afro-Brazilian culture continues to shape the Brazilian musical scene today. From the sounds of Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro to contemporary fusion artists, this playlist serves as a introduction to the rich tapestry of music in Brazil.
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27 Dec 2013
Victor Jara was a singer, song-writer, poet, activist and revolutionary in Chile. He was a crucial founder of the Nuevo Cancion folk protest song movement in the 1960s. After becoming involved in the Chilean coup in 1973, he was arrested and executed. The Nuevo Cancion movement includes folk music roots with social protest perspectives, and has been associated with political revolutions in Chile, Argentina and other countries across South America.
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27 Dec 2013
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