It is impossible to understand Latin American culture without learning about the huge impact of its African roots. The traditions, culture and music are a very important part of Latin American (and US) history. “Fiesta” presents music reflecting on this experience by Brazilian composer Francisco Mignone and Cuban composer Amadeo Roldán.
Afro-Latin American Music
Francisco Mignone-
Brazilian National Archives [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Playlist
Suite de “La Rebambaramba”, by Amadeo Roldán
New World Symphony; Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor
Candombe, by Sergio Cervetti
Moravská Filharmonie Olomouc; Jifi Mikula, conductor
Maracatú do Chico Rei, by Francisco Mignone
Orquestra Sinfônica de Minas Gerais; Coral Lírico da Fundação Clóvis Salgado; David Machado, conductor
Danzas, by Ignacio Cervantes
Marcel Worms, piano
