pt.1. The conga drum -- pt. 2. Styles in Afro-Cuban percussion. Text in English. Examples, both in notation and recorded examples, include rhythmic patterns for single instruments and combinations including congas, bells, bembes, timbales, maracas, bongos, shekeres and claves. These illustrate a number of rhythmic styles including Yoruba, Nanigo, Dahomea, Bantu, carnival, rumba, son, quajiro, bolero, habanera, contradanza, danzon, mambo, charanga, pachanga, chachacha, Afro, descarga, pilon, boogaloo, salsa, songo, timba, and montuno. Includes a list of 118 performing individuals and groups.
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