2. Definition Gnawa Music -A mixture of sub-Saharan African, Berber, and Arabic religious songs and rhythms that combines music and acrobatic dancing. -The music is a prayer as well as a celebration of life. -Originated in West Africa, south of the Sahara. Bolero Music -Slow tempo Latin music associated with song and dance. -There are both Spanish and Cuban forms, although they are very different. -Originated in Santiago de Cuba in the late 19th century -First Bolero song was created by Santiago composer Pepe Sánchez and is called Tristezas.
3. Instruments Gnawa -Qraqab’s (or krakebs): large heavy iron castanets. -Hajhuj (or gimbri): a three- stringed lute. -Tbel : large drums. -Gogo: bowed lute. Bolero -Spanish Guitar -Maracas -Trumpet -Bongo
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5. Slow and very sensual music and is associated with love.