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Traditionally, there are two sub-styles of kawina:
Prisir kawina (prisir means pleasant):
Prisir kawina is meant for entertainment or relaxation; it does not have a religious character. The instruments are usually two kawina drums, a sakka and a cuatro (or reson). Over the course of time, diverse styles of prisir kawina have emerged all over Suriname. New songs are often created to tell about notable events. The older dance and music forms of banya, tuka and laku were sung in the rhythm of kawina.
Winti kawina (winti is an Afro-Surinamese religion):
Winti kawina has religious significance as a way to communicate with different wintis. For this purpose, several variations should be made on a solo drum. The music was traditionally performed in 12/8 time but was later transformed to 4/4 time.
Kawina Bemre Jam Amsterdam
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Bemre Kawina Jam 2 Amsterdam
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Kawina Bemre Jam 4 Amsterdam
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Kawina in the park
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Young wisani kawina band
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keti koti kawina
Alt Instrumentation
Rumba is a secular genre of Cuban music involving dance, percussion, and song. It originated in the northern regions of Cuba, mainly in urban Havana and Matanzas, during the late 19th century. It is based on African music and dance traditions, namely Abakuá and yuka, as well as the Spanish-based coros de clave. According to Argeliers León, rumba is one of the major "genre complexes" of Cuban music, and the term rumba complex is now commonly used by musicologists. This complex encompasses the three traditional forms of rumba (yambú, guaguancó and columbia), as well as their contemporary derivatives and other minor styles.
Traditionally performed by poor workers of African descent in streets and solares (courtyards), rumba remains one of Cuba's most characteristic forms of music and dance. Vocal improvisation, elaborate dancing and polyrhythmic drumming are the key components of all rumba styles. Cajones (wooden boxes) were used as drums until the early 20th century, when they were replaced by tumbadoras (conga drums). During the genre's recorded history, which began in the 1940s, there have been numerous successful rumba bands such as Los Papines, Los Muñequitos de Matanzas, Clave y Guaguancó, AfroCuba de Matanzas and Yoruba Andabo.
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Cuban Rumba
"Vale Todo" by Los Muñequitos de Matanzas
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Kawina Instrumentation
Rumba Instrumentation
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KawinaVsRumba.pdf
Hindi-Surinamese music
Indian music arrived with immigrants from South Asia. This originally included folk music played with dhantal, tabla, sitar, harmonium and dholak, later including tassa drums. Music was mostly Hindu songs called bhajans, as well as filmi. The tan singing style is unique to the Indian community in Suriname and Guyana.
Alioko is also a very popular form of religious music that developed through different cultures and made its way to Suriname. Using drums and forms of guitars they communicate with the spirits and gods through this ( al- ee- ock - oh ) music.
Baithak Gana - Narmada Live (Londa Ke Naach) - Janak Tore Angana
Hindustani Music
BAITHAK GANA | NARMADA LIVE | DHOLAK BY ARAVINDA TEDJAI
Hindustani Music
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