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The Spanish Caribbean: Criollización

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Criollización del Caribe La Plena and Bamba (https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZummXOaoXuo/maxresdefault.jpg) You probably think I'm a music expert by this point, which wouldn't be at all incorrect. I have a really diverse musical taste, whether I'm drowning out mellow melodies or bursting my eardrums with high-pitched sounds. For this reason, I couldn't help but be captivated when I heard Plena, sometimes known as La Plena, play energetic heavy percussion. Naturally, the entrance was finished when my eyes caught sight of the stunning dancers in their vibrant and distinctive attire. We all start eating with our eyes first, albeit I'm not advocating for people to objectify. But let's go back to the topic at hand: this mashup of Puerto Rican and African beats. ` Plena was a form of communication for the working class in the Caribbean, like most musical traditions. We've all experienced the strain and difficulties that a job may bring. Don't think I've ever develo

The Dutch Caribbean: Chordophone Creolization

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 Chordophones in The Caribbean (fabiolamendezmusic.com) Ever witness such a beauty? You will be in awe of this gorgeous being's luscious contours. A flawless face with not a scar or imperfection to be seen. A luxurious being that is unique in its tone, and stands out from everyone else. A body that can move and shake, with a rhythmic voice. She really is incredible, isn't she? They call her the Cuatro, after a traditional guitar from Puerto Rico that is related to the European guitar. Oh, and Fabiola Mendez, a well-known Puerto Rican musician, is also quite alright, I suppose. well, let's talk a  bit about Fabiola Mendez. She is a cuatro player from Puerto Rico. She has participated in a musical trend that blurs the boundaries between folk, jazz, and Latin music. Fabiola, a 2018 Berklee College of Music graduate, has played and worked with musicians such as La Momposina Totó Eleanor Palmieri Spanish Symphony Orchestra The Great Puerto Rican Combination Cucco Pea, as well am