Jul 30, 2024
Welcome to Episode 128 of Busy Kids Love Music! I’m thrilled to bring you the 4th stop of our Around the World series, where we journey to different countries to explore their unique folk music traditions. Today, we immerse ourselves in the vibrant sounds of Argentina!
In This Episode:
- Chacarera: Discover this lively folk style from rural Argentina, characterized by guitars, bombo drums, and energetic dance movements.
- Zamba: Experience the melancholic beauty of zamba, a slower genre with roots in indigenous and African music, featuring graceful dances with handkerchiefs.
- Tango: Learn about the iconic tango, its rich history, and its evolution from the neighborhoods of Buenos Aires to a global phenomenon.
- Instruments: Explore the distinctive sounds of Argentine folk music with instruments like the bombo drums and the bandoneón, adding depth and emotion to the compositions.
Join me again in two weeks for our final destination of the Around the World with Busy Kids Love Music summer series. Keep listening, exploring, and loving music!
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
DOWNLOAD YOUR PASSPORT STAMP FOR ARGENTINA
Musical Samples You'll Hear in this Episode:
Facundo Toro - Enganchado de Chacareras pal' asado con amigos
ZAMBA Romantica ARGENTINA Georgina & Oscar MANDAGARAN
Buenos Tango | ARGENTINE MUSIC [The Best of Tango]
Che, Bandoneón! - Anibal Troilo - (arr. Leopoldo Federico)
Music from Argentina for Guitar and Bandoneon
Playlist for Episode 128
The beautiful instruments and dances of Argentina can be viewed in this curated playlist on my YouTube channel.
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