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Landó developed from a dance in [[Angola]] called ''londu'' that came with slaves when they arrived in [[Brazil]]. Even today, in Brazil, the Angolan influenced ''londo'' is played. Hence, the Landó is a mix of both [[Music of Spain|Spanish]] and [[Music of Africa|African]] rhythms. It features a slower tempo and [[call and response]] vocalization. The signature instrument of the Landó is the ''[[cajon]]'', a box-like drum. This instrument was improvised by West Africans, who had to give up their instruments when arriving in South America. |
Landó developed from a dance in [[Angola]] called ''londu'' that came with slaves when they arrived in [[Brazil]]. Even today, in Brazil, the Angolan influenced ''londo'' is played. Hence, the Landó is a mix of both [[Music of Spain|Spanish]] and [[Music of Africa|African]] rhythms. It features a slower tempo and [[call and response]] vocalization. The signature instrument of the Landó is the ''[[cajon]]'', a box-like drum. This instrument was improvised by West Africans, who had to give up their instruments when arriving in South America. |
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The Landó is still a very popular musical style in [[Peru]]. Peruvian musician [[Eva Ayllon]] is one of its most popular performers along, with the band [[Perú Negro]]. |
The Landó is still a very popular musical style in [[Peru]]. Peruvian musician [[Eva Ayllon]] is one of its most popular performers along, with the band [[Perú Negro]]. A good example of Landó fusion is found in [[Pancho Pepe Jazz band]]'s [http://www.myspace.com/panchopepejazzband Myspace page]; the song is called Lando Blues. |
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Revision as of 13:44, 27 September 2007
Landó is an Afro-Peruvian form of music in the musica criolla genre. Its unique sound had been likened to the American blues genre.
Influences
Landó developed from a dance in Angola called londu that came with slaves when they arrived in Brazil. Even today, in Brazil, the Angolan influenced londo is played. Hence, the Landó is a mix of both Spanish and African rhythms. It features a slower tempo and call and response vocalization. The signature instrument of the Landó is the cajon, a box-like drum. This instrument was improvised by West Africans, who had to give up their instruments when arriving in South America.
Today
The Landó is still a very popular musical style in Peru. Peruvian musician Eva Ayllon is one of its most popular performers along, with the band Perú Negro. A good example of Landó fusion is found in Pancho Pepe Jazz band's Myspace page; the song is called Lando Blues.
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