Mus 152 1nd Edition Lecture 14 Outline of Last Lecture I. “From Shore To Shore” overviewII. Finishing explaining Irish musicOutline of Current Lecture III. Cuban influence Current LectureSpanish culture and Yoruba culture (African) - two major cultural areas in CubaCuba remained under Spanish control until Spanish American War 1898Formal independence 1902Close relations with U.S. until Cuban Revolution 1959Very rich musical landscapeStrong influence on music in the rest of the worldChauvinismSalsa- AmericanizedSon (sone) - CubanBizet (French composer)- “Carmen” opera- Music heavily influenced by Cuban rhythms (Spanish influence in Cuban music/culture: 400 years of Spanish culture; close cultural ties (art, literature, clothing); elite Cuban culture very Hispanic; catholic church dominant; traditional Spanish folk culture)Spanish/European music traits:These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.- Harmony- Sectional forms- Tonal blend- String - Woodwinds; brass- Presentational musicSpanish maintained close relations with Spain- Likewise, African culture in Cuba constantly replenished - African slave trade ended in 1880’s in Cuba- In Cuba, it is easier to buy your way out of the slave situation than it is to buy your way out in other places- Therefore: enclaves of freed former slaves- Large agricultural plantations than U.S. and elsewhere- Spanish relatively “hands-off” with culture (language and music; not religion)- Inquisition- combining of church and Spanish stateAfrican music traits maintained in Cuba- Rhythmic complexity - Dialogue (call and respond)- Ostinato forms- DrumsSyncretism- blending of traits from very different cultures into something new (Cuban culture is “syncretic”)Syncretic religion- “Santeria”; blends Yoruba practices with Catholicism Yoruba- largest ethnic group in West AfricaYoruba religion- “Orishas”- deities that rule over various human traitsWorshipped through music and danceBata- drum trio (sacred; cared for by priest; religious practice only)Yoruba music often involves 3 drums- Highly polyrhythmic - Very dense texturesSpanish and African populations separate through colonial era BUT some musical crossover18th and 19th century - Music influenced by elites Clave rhythm (sticks clacked together)Afrocuban street danceConga drums- distinctly Cuban 1900 rumba Sung in Spanish Three sections: - Diana (intro)- Canto (song)- Montuno (call and