Charanga is the name of certain types of small musical bands. Among these types one can find: ...
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[Cuba] Charanga is a term given to traditional ensembles of Cuban dance music. They made Cuban dance music popular in the 1940s and their music consisted of heavily son-influenced material, performed on European instruments such as violin and flute by a Charanga orchestra. (Aviva 2004, p.199). The style of music that is most associated with...
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[Spain] Charanga is, in several areas of Spain, a name given to represent a small musical band, with wind and percussion instruments, which typically plays during popular festivals. The musicians are often amateur and usually travel around as different towns celebrate their festivals. For the most part, charangas play popular, traditional s...
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Cuban orchestra with violins, flutes, timbales, piano, and unison singing. Charangasled by Johnny Pacheco and others were very popular in Africa.
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In Cuba, a style of ensemble featuring flute and violin. Also a term used in Spain to describe a wind band. Curiously, the charanga never caught on in Puerto Rico which is normally receptive to Cuban genres.
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