Me Mantengo - Los Van Van - example
Van Van is sort of a special case in that they sometimes use gears and sometimes not. Here is Me mantengo for example.
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[ 0:00- 0:15] Intro video
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[ 0:15- 0:55] Charanga
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[ 0:55- 1:19] marcha abajo (cĂĄscara, no bells, bass playing some kind of tumbao)
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[ 1:19- 1:49] Charanga
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[ 1:49- 2:12] Marcha abajo
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[ 2:12- 2:24] Charanga
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[ 2:24- 3:05] Coro 1 - Marcha arriba (bells, bass playing some kind of tumbao)
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[ 3:05- 3:12] Bridge - special section to transition
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[ 3:12- 4:29] Coro 2 - Marcha arriba (bells, bass playing some kind of tumbao)
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[ 4:29- 4:57] Masacote gear - bass drops out piano and toms playing maybe congas too? (this is a timba"> timba gear because the bass drops out)
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[ 4:57- 5:42] Ending, subtitles.
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Van Van is sort of a special case in that they sometimes use gears and sometimes not. Here is Me mantengo for example. In Kevin's terminology the marcha gears are the ones used both in timba"> timba and salsa.
I tried to set the timestamps after the video times not the album so you need to subtract about 14 seconds if you are listening to the CD plus I think they cut one section in the video.
- 00:15-00:55 charanga (note the use of the cha bell)
- 00:55-01:19 marcha abjao (cĂĄscara, no bells, bass playing some kind of tumbao)
- 1:19-1:49 charanga
- 1:49-1:57 marcha abajo
- 2:12-2:24 charanga
- 2:24 coro 1 - marcha arriba (bells, bass playing some kind of tumbao)
- 3:05 puente - special section to transition
- 3:12 coro 2 - marcha arriba (bells, bass playing some kind of tumbao)
- 4:30 masacote gear - bass drops out piano and toms playing maybe congas too? (this is a timba"> timba gear because the bass drops out)
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A Cuban popular dance music genre that emerged in the 1980sâ90s
- emerged in the 1980sâ90s
- influenced by songo, rumba, funk, blues, jazz, pop, rock and Afro-Cuban rhythms.
- Known for complex rhythm shifts, aggressive bass lines, and high energy that push dancers to improvise.
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This is the opening section of the song, which sets the mood and introduces the musical motifs.
It often features a horn section and can include elements from the song's main themes.
- Coro = the Choir, sings a repeating phrase.
- PregĂłn = the lead singer sings varying or improvised lines
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Afro-Cuban rhythms, and jazz), a " masacote" typically refers to a powerful, rhythmic burst in the music.
Itâs a short, intense moment where the instrumentation â especially the rhythm section â becomes extra groovy, syncopated, or funky.
Lees meer >The terms "marcha abajo" and " marcha arriba" describe different energy levels or sections within the montuno"> montuno.
Lees meer >The terms " marcha abajo" and " marcha arriba" describe different energy levels or sections within the montuno"> montuno.
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- DanzĂłn â The quintessential Cuban ballroom dance, elegant and formal, often seen as the "national dance of Cuba."
- Danzonete â A sung variant of danzĂłn that became popular in the 1920sâ30s.
- Cha-cha-chĂĄ â Created in the 1950s by Enrique JorrĂn while playing with a charanga; specifically designed for charanga orchestras.
- Pachanga â A playful dance and rhythm from the late 1950s/early 1960s, closely linked to charanga bands.
- Mambo (in its earlier Cuban form) â Before the big-band New York mambo"> mambo, charangas also played early mambo-style danzones.
- Charanga is a Cuban ensemble style and musical tradition that dates back to the early 20th century. It became especially popular in the 1940sâ50s and played a crucial role in the evolution of salsa, timba"> timba, and Latin jazz.
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The conga (also called tumbadora) is the primary hand drum of Cuban music and the rhythmic backbone of timba"> timba, son, rumba, and salsa.
Lees meer >Timba, the explosive and rhythmically rich genre of Cuban dance music, transformed how the bass functions in popular music. In timba"> Timba, the bass is not just foundational â itâs fiery, funky, and free.
Lees meer >The piano is the harmonic and rhythmic heart of Cuban popular music. In timba"> timba, it is one of the most demanding and expressive instruments in the ensemble.
Lees meer >The piano is the harmonic and rhythmic heart of Cuban popular music. In timba"> timba, it is one of the most demanding and expressive instruments in the ensemble.
Lees meer >Timba is the music this site is dedicated to exploring. It emerged as a distinct genre in the late 1980s and crystallized in the early 1990s â born in a moment of social crisis, built on the full accumulated history of Cuban music, and still evolving today.
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