Chamamé, the Folk Music of Northeastern Region of Argentina
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- 28 Mar 2023
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Chamamé was crafted by the inhabitants of the Northeastern region of Argentina, an expanse enriched with forests, rivers, cascades, and red soil. The genre was cultivated through the amalgamation of Argentine Creoles and European immigrants from Germany, Russia, Poland, Ukraine, among other places. These settlers brought with them a crucial component: the accordion. This instrument proved to be indispensable in shaping and progressing the style.
Interestingly, chamamé is also known as the “music of the servants.” It earned its moniker due to its origins in the countryside, where the working class brought it to the suburban areas they eventually settled in. This intricate and lovely genre features a constant interplay between melancholy and joy.
This 6/8 rhythm was first documented in the early 1800s, and the first chamamé recording on a 78rpm disc was released by RCA in Buenos Aires in 1930. Read More..
