@believenman Ok, they are playing a rhythm called `columbia` which was originally performed amongst sects or `brotherhoods` composed of only men. While performing this almost ritualistic rhythm performers interact with one another via the drum, the song, and the dance while encompassing energetic conversations which would ultimately help every one partaking in the event, evolve spiritually, mentally, physically...
@elydelacruz there are some corrections to your explanation ...
The Columbia is part of the complex RUMBA and has no connection to any sects or brotherhoods! Men performed it mostly as part of a 'macho' culture expressing their strength, but there have always been women dancing as well. Originally the Quinto interprets the expressions of the dancer and this is the conversation. There are different styles and basics to maintain both in dance and music ....
..., and lets not forget letting loose, educating oneself (about national happenings like a news break or reading a newspaper as singers would sing about almost everything and sometimes if they sang about problems they would sometimes sing about how they solved the problem or of how the problem affects their life or the lives of others), cleansing oneself and having a good time.
@elydelacruz what you are explaining here is more describing Guaguanco and Yambu then the Columbia. The Columbia has a strong influence of the power full CONGO tradition. The song manly starts with an intro and the dancer starts when the 'refrain' starts. It's about heating up the atmosphere and demonstrating the skills and the conversation between the dancer, the quinto (conga) and the singer. One dances after the other and asks permission to enter the stage ...
They first sing about, `Mariwo` a plant sacred to `Ogun` the essence of metal. Then they seem to be singing about certain actions or state of being , then they end with "Like me there is nothing". In the second half they seem to be signing (can't really make it out) about `Carabali Congo` which are the two sects of people who carried over into central america during the slave trade of the 1400s. The `Carabali` are from What is now called Nigeria (mainly from Yoruba Country) and the Congo
...from the congo. They sing about how there is a serious `Carabali Congo` who in essence (a person who encompasses both sects (yoruba and congo)... Dude I just realized I could write a book on the subject. Well at least you'll now have an idea.
them israelites from the tribe manesseh wooooooooooooooooooooo
cubanoeh 5 months ago
That was incredible. Rest in Peace Sandalio Macho Calderon
sushimamba7 11 months ago
Adonis esta quemao.
castily 1 year ago
A ROJERSE
Eliellazo 1 year ago
I am a drummer born in the wrong country, what are they singing and what are they all about - someone tell me, whats going down here? In English:)
believenman 1 year ago
@believenman Ok, they are playing a rhythm called `columbia` which was originally performed amongst sects or `brotherhoods` composed of only men. While performing this almost ritualistic rhythm performers interact with one another via the drum, the song, and the dance while encompassing energetic conversations which would ultimately help every one partaking in the event, evolve spiritually, mentally, physically...
elydelacruz 1 year ago
@elydelacruz there are some corrections to your explanation ...
The Columbia is part of the complex RUMBA and has no connection to any sects or brotherhoods! Men performed it mostly as part of a 'macho' culture expressing their strength, but there have always been women dancing as well. Originally the Quinto interprets the expressions of the dancer and this is the conversation. There are different styles and basics to maintain both in dance and music ....
atticchris 8 months ago
..., and lets not forget letting loose, educating oneself (about national happenings like a news break or reading a newspaper as singers would sing about almost everything and sometimes if they sang about problems they would sometimes sing about how they solved the problem or of how the problem affects their life or the lives of others), cleansing oneself and having a good time.
elydelacruz 1 year ago
@elydelacruz what you are explaining here is more describing Guaguanco and Yambu then the Columbia. The Columbia has a strong influence of the power full CONGO tradition. The song manly starts with an intro and the dancer starts when the 'refrain' starts. It's about heating up the atmosphere and demonstrating the skills and the conversation between the dancer, the quinto (conga) and the singer. One dances after the other and asks permission to enter the stage ...
atticchris 8 months ago
They first sing about, `Mariwo` a plant sacred to `Ogun` the essence of metal. Then they seem to be singing about certain actions or state of being , then they end with "Like me there is nothing". In the second half they seem to be signing (can't really make it out) about `Carabali Congo` which are the two sects of people who carried over into central america during the slave trade of the 1400s. The `Carabali` are from What is now called Nigeria (mainly from Yoruba Country) and the Congo
elydelacruz 1 year ago
...from the congo. They sing about how there is a serious `Carabali Congo` who in essence (a person who encompasses both sects (yoruba and congo)... Dude I just realized I could write a book on the subject. Well at least you'll now have an idea.
elydelacruz 1 year ago
These young Lions are Smokin!
conguero1970 1 year ago
como se llama la cancion y quien la canta donde esta bailando
kiklillos 2 years ago
Those cubans are the best at it. I haven't
seen any one able to top that.
pedrom41 2 years ago
BEAUTIFUL
MsMatthew24 2 years ago
YO ETABA EN PORFIA.
azalori 2 years ago
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Omardrums81 2 years ago
wonderful and entrancing
jhechevarria 2 years ago 2