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Ethnomusicology

Cuba has a unique musical and cultural foundation. With it's blend of African and European culture, music is a fusion of the rythmic concepts of Africa and the harmonic concepts of Europe.

Ethnomusicology is the study of music in its cultural context and inside these pages you will discover the world of Cuban music and instruments. Unlike the usual information you may find elsewhere, these pages will emphasize both the cultural and practical. Many myths and misinformation will be discussed as well as examples and practical usage of Cuban musical instruments, Cuban musical styles and Cuban cultural issues that affect Cuban Music.

Kiriba - A precursor to Changüi from Baracoa Cuba

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Kiriba

By Jon Griffin

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Kiriba is a style of Son from a different area of Cuba. It mostly originated in the Baracoa area, which is also where the Changüi was created. In fact where the fusion of Kiriba and Nengon takes place is where Changüi is invented. And where Nengon evolved, it evolved into Son.

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