CUMBIA

A first impulse would lead us to say that these songs have their roots in the rhythm of folk like the name of Colombia, however, the cumbia in Argentina has evolved in such a way that has achieved a separate identity, clearly distinguishable from homonyms rhythms of Colombia, Mexico and other Latin American countries. In the first steps in this evolution was influenced by Argentine folk rhythms as the Chamamé, the guaracha and the quartet, among others. Over the years, brought their taste Latin rhythms like salsa and merengue. In the most recent, were incorporated elements of pop and rock. For much of the nearly 60 years of evolution that has this pace, has been characterized by simple melodies and dance very much to do "love" as "loose". As for his lyrics mostly deal with love stories or disaffection in many other cases and facts of everyday life taken with mischief and joy. In the cumbia from Argentina, was clearly distinguish various styles, that includes the north, the Cordoba, the Santa Fe, sonidero, etc., Until the latest variants have been developed as a female rapper cumbia, cumbia neighborhood and (the most pathetic moment of the emerging history of social, political and economic Argentina) cumbia villera. The cumbia-all variants, and the quartet-rhythmic pattern in the province of Cordoba, known as general as La Movida Tropical. Today, in the tropical cluster tools are similar to those of any rock band (keyboards, electric guitar, bass and drums) along with timbales, Tumbador, congas, bongos, batteries, electronic timbaletas, accordion, trumpets and even güiros , According to the final sound or style you want to achieve. The manner of singing, musical arrangement, the plain language and to communicate with youth, cuts hair and physical appearance in general are all very taken into account by the groups and often were in direct relation to the name of the whole or in relation to the message we wanted to convey to your audience. Another element that was able to characterize a group of La Movida Tropical The squad is: Originals and very colorful, in general. Finally, another detail that characterized many groups was the creation of "pasitos dance." Each group was trying to impose its "dance steps", its "choreography", generating a healthy and fun disputed by inventing the "small step" more original or more accepted. Most of the cumbia groups in Argentina are formed after the completion of demanding casting made by producers or record labels to cover some niche market or creating a dissatisfied. In these casting, musical experience and physical presence are taken into account. Anyway has not missed the case of members that only covered the requirements of physical appearance, without having idea how to play an instrument, and it ended up becoming true sex-simbols. In general, groups that form the basis of casting, did not make up their own repertoire of songs, but that touch issues that professional composers.