candombe
what it is
Candombe is a style of music and dance that originated in Uruguay among the descendants of liberated African slaves. This Uruguayan music style is based on three different drums: chico, repique, and piano drums. It is usually played in February during carnival in Montevideo at dance parades called llamadas and desfile inaugural del carnaval.
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questions
What is candombe?
Candombe is a style of music and dance that originated in Uruguay among the descendants of liberated African slaves. This Uruguayan music style is based on three different drums: chico, repique, and piano drums. It is usually played in February during carnival in Montevideo at dance parades called llamadas and desfile inaugural del carnaval.
What are good candombe albums to start with?
Try Mateo Solo Bien Se Lame by Eduardo Mateo, Candombe by Julieta Rada, El Álbum Negro by Ruben Rada, and Casa Rodante by Nicolas Ibarburu.
Who are some women making candombe?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/candombe/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making candombe, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-21