Nueva Canción music notes and musical song examples videos

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Musical Instruments

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Nueva Canción
 Voice & Instruments including Charango, kena,
multiple percussion
 sesquialtera = simultaneous feeling of 6/8 and 3/4
meters, such as the Chilean “cueca” rhythm
 Variants of both Major and minor scales.
 Counterpoint between two different vocal parts.
 Reflects (through text) political upheaval, often
through metaphor and making hero larger-than-life.
 Socially conscious musical style and message that
draws attention to the struggles for dignity by
everyday people.
 Formal structure of ABC, and repeated

3. Illapu Lejos del Amor
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Mercedes Sosa –Gracias a la vida

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Plegaria a un Labrador

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Inti-Illimani- El Pueblo Unido Jamas

7. Sube a Nacer con migo
Hermano- Los Jaivas
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8. Violeta Parra- Volver a Los 17
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