Educational hour: Cumbia [ˈkumbja]- Basic Rhythm used in every zumba fitness class is a music genre popular throughout Latin America. The Cumbia originated in Colombias Caribbean coastal region and Panama,from the musical and cultural fusion of Native Colombians and Panamanians, slaves brought from Africa, and the Spanish during colonial times in the old country of Pocabuy, which is located in Colombias Momposina Depression and in the northeast of Panama, in the ancient palenques of the Congo nation. Cumbia began as a courtship dance practiced among the African population, which was later mixed with Amerindian steps and European and African instruments and musical characteristics. Cumbia is very popular in the Andean region and the Southern Cone, and is for example more popular than the salsa in many parts of these regions. youtube/watch?v=dU4sCY0kHtk
Posted on: Thu, 18 Sep 2014 01:53:59 +0000
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