Candombe is a style of music and dance that originated in Uruguay among the descendants of liberated African slaves. In 2009, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization …

Jan 10, 2023 · What is candombe? Candombe is an essential part of Uruguayan culture. Every neighbourhood has its comparsa (troupe), regardless of social class or background.

Dec 13, 2021 · Transmitted within families of African descent, the candombe is recognized as an expression of resistance as well as a Uruguayan musical celebration and collective social practice …

Candombe is a vibrant, rhythmic dance rooted in the African heritage of Argentina and Uruguay, serving as a foundation for the Argentine Tango Milonga.

The candombe is a folk dance performed at Carnival mainly by Uruguayans of African ancestry. The guitar is the preferred musical instrument; and, in a popular contest called the payada, two singers, …

The candombe rhythm is created by the use of three drums (tambores), tambor piano, tambor chico and tambor repique. When these three drums heat up, it's like nothing you've ever heard before. On the …

Candombe is a significant cultural expression in Uruguay that embodies the African heritage and collective spirit of the nation. It serves as a reminder of the historical journey from suppression to …

Aug 4, 2025 · This is Candombe, a cultural expression born from the African diaspora in Uruguay that has become a vital part of the country’s identity. Recognized by UNESCO in 2009 as Intangible …

Transmitted within families of African descent, the Candombe is recognized as an expression of resistance as well as a Uruguayan musical celebration and collective social practice deeply …

Candombe is a style of music and dance that originated in Uruguay among the descendants of liberated African slaves. In 2009, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization …