Music

Here you will learn about Colombian music!

Types of Colombian music:

 1. Native Colombian music/Folk Music  -This music is very old and was created by the first settlers of Colombia  -Native Colombians still live isolated in Colombia, passing songs onto their children  -These songs tell of past history, they contain melodies that are repetitive in nature  -The main instrument in these songs is flute, a favored instrument among native Colombians Below is an example of some Colombian folk music:

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2. Currulao Music: -This music comes from the Pacific coast of Colombia, and has roots in African and European music and dance -The instruments used in this type of music are percussion instruments made from wood, seeds, and bamboo -The music also originates from religious music, and as a result, the singing is typically a lead singer with an answering choir Below is an example of some Currulao music:

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3. Cumbia Music: -This music is similar to the Currulao music in origin -Instruments used in this type of music are percussion and wind instruments -The singing style is the same as the Currulao: call and response type -The beat of this music makes people want to dance and move to the beat Below is an example of Cumbia music and dance: media type="youtube" key="QcLSK9mv_mA" height="315" width="560" align="center"

4. Vallenato Music: -Newer style of music began in 20th century -Originates from Cumbia music -Uses percussion instruments, wind instruments, and accordion -Has a melody and harmony part -Influence from Europe, Africa, and Colombia Below is an example of Vallenato music:

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5. Music of the plains: -Mesh of Colombian and Spanish music -Derived from waltz music -Three main instruments used are maracas, harp, and "el cuatro", a small guitar with four strings -Sometimes, the melody is backed up by electric bass Below is an example of music from the plains: media type="youtube" key="MCE3MLtcZKI" height="315" width="560" align="center" 6. Bambuco music -Has influences from African music and native Colombian music, but main component is Spanish music -Composed mainly of string instruments: mandolin, guitar, and tiple -Bambuco is not as lighthearted as the other styles of Colombian music -Rhythm similar to Currulao Below is an example of Bambuco music: media type="youtube" key="3a30LGqhKNM" height="315" width="420" align="center"

Works Cited: http://solar.physics.montana.edu/munoz/AboutMe/ColombianMusic/English_Content.html