M.1 - Afro-Latin American Music

Afro-Latin

Afro-Latin

• influenced by the black slave population that came from Africa

Latin America

• melting pot of native individuals, slaves, and European colonies

Afro-Latin American Music

• identified by rhythms from Moorish, African, and Caribbean music (1950-1880)

1776

• Moors were prohibited from playing drums

Congo Square, New Orleans

• Carribean slaves were free to play their drums

Talking Drums

• carrying current and timeless messages

Conversation (Call and Response)

• performance of voice interaction as an answer to the first chant

Improvisation

• non-scripted ways of singing which allow for sincere conversations

The Voice as Instrument

• manipulation of freely controlled piece where they can change the tone of voice, tempo, etc.

The Instrument as Voice

• instrument serves as a 'singer' along with the performer