M.1 - Afro-Latin American Music

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