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The Rumba, Cuba and the Congas | Periscope
The Rumba, Cuba and the Congas | Periscope
Episode 41

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During the 1920s, the sound of "rumba" music took over Cuba. Rumba was great to dance to, as it was played with many types of percussion instruments. The congas stood out as rumba's major percussion...
Dizzy Gillespie | Periscope
Dizzy Gillespie | Periscope
Episode 40

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South Carolina played a big part in the creation of Latin Jazz! From Sabor, we learned that Latin jazz music has roots right here in South Carolina. Dizzy Gillespie, a famous jazz trumpet player from...
Campana | Periscope
Campana | Periscope
Episode 39

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Campana: A cowbell used in Cuban music. It is sometimes attached to another instrument called the "timbales."
Claves | Periscope
Claves | Periscope
Episode 38

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Claves: Two sticks used to make a simple rhythm in Cuban music such as rumba. It is used in many other forms of Latin American music as well.
Timbales | Periscope
Timbales | Periscope
Episode 37

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Timbales: A set of tuneable metal drums invented in Cuba. They are often accompanied by campana.
Guiro | Periscope
Guiro | Periscope
Episode 36

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Guiro: A scraper sometimes used in Latin jazz. The Cuban and Puerto Rican form is made from a notched gourd and played with a stick.
Congas | Periscope
Congas | Periscope
Episode 35

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Congas: Drums played with the hands and often used in salsa and rumba music. Congas play a major role in Latin jazz bands.
Bongos & Concerro | Periscope
Bongos & Concerro | Periscope
Episode 34

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Bongos: Two small drums played between the knees, often used in Afro-Cuban music. The "Bongocero" is the name for a bongo player. Cencerro: A cowbell played by the "Bongocero," or bongo player. It can...
So Now, Let's Eat! | Periscope
So Now, Let's Eat! | Periscope
Episode 32

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What would you make with all of these foods? Try having a Hispanic feast at your school that uses a few, or all, of these Latin American foods.