Afroperuvian percussion performance with congas, bongos and cajons. Browse the whole thing, or start refining by choosing from publishers like tapspace, c. This 100 page book and 85 minute dvd contains music charts with specific rhythms played by the cajon, congas, cowbell, bongos, as well as bass and guitar parts for major styles of afroperuvian and creole music. The instrumentation, unique to these areas, woodwinds, strings, percussion and vocals are all featured during the show. Afroperuvian music, or musica negra, is a type of latin american music first developed in peru by enslaved black people from west africa, where it is known as musica criolla. Another afroperuvian percussion instrument is the cajita, or little box. A valuable addition to the library of world percussion, the afroperuvian percussion ensemble provides us with a cultural overview as well as instrumental specifics. We celebrate music, its culture, and the transformative minds behind it.
If youll be traveling in peru in late february, attend this exciting festival in person. This is the most comprehensive bookdvd package on afroperuvian percussion ever published. The afroperuvian ensemble is an unforgettable live experience that celebrates a unique heritage and will get you up on your feet. Afroperuvian percussion ensemble by hector morales method. The cajita, which is played by opening and closing the top, and also hitting the top and sides with a stick, comes from the box used in churches into which you were supposed to put your money offering. Recording artist and educator hector morales has contributed a rich and concise new look at an undercovered topic. In this video we feature and pay homage to the music and the musicians from the afro peruvian tradition. The genre is a mix of west african and spanish music. Peru is a multicultural country, and as such, its music and dances has influences from different cultures. Afroperuvians are citizens of peru descended from africans who were enslaved and brought to peru after the arrival of the conquistadors. Other percussion instruments found in the traditional styles include the cajita and the quijada. Students will learn how to play typical patterns and explore different rhythms and stroke combinations on the cajon, bongos, and. The ensemble marks its first productive decade with ten saponegro records, an insistently inventive program of.
This cool ensemble of djembes and congas is composed from left to right by marquitos mosquera, edu campos, makarito nicasio and marco campos all four are meinl artists from peru. It is distinguished by its jubilant lyrics referring to celebratory events of the afroperuvian community. The book contains music charts with the specific rhythms played by the cajon, congas, cowbell, bongos, cajita and. This wonderful percussion instrument originated in colonial peru, when the african slave drums had been forbidden by their masters. The afroperuvian percussion ensemble the afroperuvian percussion ensemble hector morales sher music company. Afroperuvian history and its influence on peruvian. The book contains music charts with the specific rhythms played by the cajon, congas, cowbell, bongos, cajita and quijada as well as bass and guitar parts for all the styles of peruvian music. But just underneath the surface is a vibrant afroperuvian music scene, which dates back centuries and provides clues to aid understanding of the history of peru. Ensemble, and participates in other musical projects with. Right now we are working on afroperuvian dances, so we performed a festejo, which is one of the most joyous of afroperuvian music styles. Afroperuvian percussion ensemble hector morales on.
In afroperuvian music the acoustic guitar holds the most important spot right next to its percussion counterpart, the cajon. Afroperuvian percussion ensemble by hector morales. Percussion ensemble pieces, literature, works lone star. Founded by multi awardwinning drummercomposer dr daniel susnjar in 2017, this group also makes use of traditional percussion instruments unique to peru providing a culturally diverse musical experience for performers and audiences alike. They offer great bass and slaps and are played with conga technique.
Afros exclusive shape neck enhances both bass and hiend response. A guide to afroperuvian musical instruments sounds and. The enduring spirit of black peru and afroperuvian music when most people think of peruvian music, south american salsa, cumbia, and rock spring to mind. A wonderful instructional resource that contains music char. The music of peru is an amalgamation of sounds and styles drawing on perus andean, spanish, and african roots. Africa percussion ensemble sheet music download free in. Drum set lando patterns the afroperuvian percussion ensemble from the cajon to the drum set 94. It was invented during the viceroyalty of peru by musicians imitating the spanish vihuela. Its a wooden box percussion instrument with a wide bass sound like a djembe and a slap as ripe as a conga. Afroperuvian percussion performance with congas, bongos. A brief of what happened at bowdoin college and berklee school of music when the afro peruvian ensemble gave a concertworkshop to present the bookdvd the afroperuvian ensemble. Peruvian ensembles and, later on, several african diasporic dance companies. Miho takekawa teaches percussion at pacific lutheran university, where she directs the percussion and steel pan ensembles.
The distinct flavor of afroperuvian jazz comes from its percussion instruments. School assemblies performing artist directory inca, the peruvian ensemble. Acclaimed afroperuvian singer unearths a hidden history. Undeterred and driven by the power of music they began using wooden boxes intended to hold fruits or overturned drawers to play their rhythms upon. Afro peruvian percussion ensemble pdf free download.
From the cajon to the drum set since 1977, the worlds most widely read drum magazine. The afroperuvian percussion ensemble by hector morales is one of the most comprehensive bookdvd packages ever published on afroperuvian percussion. The afroperuvian percussion ensemble by hector morales. Afroperuvian percussion old town school of folk music. Rodrigo rodriguez music inca, the peruvian ensemble. Afroperuvian beats documentary red bull music academy. The coldplay song arranged for percussion ensemble and rhythm section. The enduring spirit of black peru and afroperuvian music. It is predominately centered around a set of cajons, which is a kind of box drum that is played by striking the wooden face using the. The most comprehensive book ever published on afroperuvian percussion, including material for the cajon, drumset, congas, bongos, etc, as well as a. As the title suggests, trioafro is a newer work composed for a percussion trio using afro peruvian and latin influenced instruments. A wonderful instructional resource that contains music charts with rhythms for the cajon, cajita, quijada, congas, cowbell, bongos.
With cowbe patter claps on hi hat pedal carabali on hi hat pedal jazz 2 and 4 on hi hat pedal cli s 59,64 with straight eigths claps on hihat pedal carabali on hihat pedal jazz 2 and 4 on hihat pedal. Buy the afroperuvian percussion ensemble percussio at. Join us for a workshop with jose luis contreras of the worldrenowned chilean group, ilapu and discover afroperuvian rhythms such as festejo, zamacueca, lando and vals. Afro tube cajons are constructed of naturally finished 100% thai. I locate the black pacific in peru and tentatively other areas along latin. Peruvian music is dominated by the national instrument, the charango. If you ever feel curious about peruvian folk dances, this is the group to contact in chicago. Festejo is the most representative dance and musical genre of the afroperuvian folklore. Afroperuvian music, dance and cuisine have become increasingly known although not always produced on the terms of afroperuvians themselves. Saya percussion offers different services, such as instruments sale, percussion workshops for adults, children or seniors, corporate services, dance workshops and shows. Afro tube cajons produce a loud, warm, big tone similar in timbre to temple blocks. Andean influences can perhaps be best heard in wind instruments and the shape of the melodies, while the african influences can be heard in the rhythm and percussion instruments, and european influences. The program can be conducted in english and spanish. This allstar ensemble brings you the joyful sounds of the peruvian coast with a contemporary treatment rooted in this unique and rich tradition.
The cajon the spanish word for box has been part of afroperuvian music since the 19th century. The red bull music academy is a global music institution committed to fostering creativity in music. As the title suggests, trioafro is a newer work composed for a percussion trio using afroperuvian and latin influenced instruments. Afroperuvian percussion ensemble m afroperuvian percussion ensemble m from the cajon to the drum set this book contains an instructional dvd and charts with the rhythm section parts for percussion, bass and guitar. Waapa afroperuvian ensemble plays peruvian classics. Drum set lando patterns the afro peruvian percussion ensemble from the cajon to the drum set 94. She is cofounder of miho and diego duo, which performs a. In the canas and titicaca regions, the charango is used in courtship rituals. This thesis analyzes four afroperuvian dances festejo, zamacueca, alcatraz, and. Search percussion ensemble sheet music at jw pepper. Array alexandre brisson president and head of music and operations, musician and animator. Weve got a huge catalog of ensembles for anything you need percussion ensembles, holiday and novelty ensembles for that little something different, and steel band ensembles.
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