Rubén Rada
candombe · Uruguay
40K ▶
Genre
candombe
2 artists
Candombe is a music-and-dance tradition born in Uruguay among the descendants of liberated African slaves, and inscribed by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2009. Built on three drums — chico, repique and piano — it fills the streets of Montevideo at Carnival.
Here it is carried by Rubén Rada and Jaime Roos.
Frequently asked questions
What is candombe music? +
Candombe is a music-and-dance tradition born in Uruguay among the descendants of liberated African slaves, and inscribed by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2009. Built on three drums — chico, repique and piano — it fills the streets of Montevideo at Carnival.
Who are some of the most important candombe artists? +
Notable candombe artists in this directory include Rubén Rada and Jaime Roos.