AFRO-LATIN

• 1. Yodelling

  It is a vocal technique commonly used by Africans. It is characterized by a quick change from a normal chest voice to a falsetto.
• 2. Use of different sounds

  They may hum, shout or whisper. They may even imitate animal sounds.
• 3. Call and Response

  Phrases sung by the leader or soloist are answered or echoed by the chorus.
• 4. Participative Music-making

  They do not just listen; they perform.
• RHYTHM - it is a common practice among african to use polyrhythm in their music.
• TIMBRE - tight-throated; normal chest to a falsetto.
• TEXTURE - homophonic or polyphonic.
• 1. BLUES

  A musical form that started from the African-American people in the southern part of the United States specifically in Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. This genre is said to have evolved from:

  • Work songs
  • Spirituals
  • Simple Rhythm Ballads
  • Field hollers (Work songs sung by U.S. black field workers or slaves)
  • Yell and Chant
• 1. SPIRITUAL

  Refers to a religious folk song that existed outside an established church. Also known as Negro Spirituals these are Christian songs created by the African-Americans to express their Christian faith.
• 1. SOUL

  The term ____ is used to emphasize the emotion of the music as well as its black gospel music tradition. Soul music is a genre that originated from the styles of gospel music, jazz and rhythm and blues of the African-American.
• 1. MARACATU

  The meaning of the term ____ suggests the gathering of African people characterized by intensely emotional uproars. This musical style is very popular in Brazil but it has a strong influence of musical traditions.