Candombe

Candombe is a rich and expressive Uruguayan music genre deeply rooted in Afro-Uruguayan culture, characterized by its complex rhythmic patterns and potent communal spirit. Originating from the African slaves brought to the Rio de la Plata region, candombe revolves around the sounds of three types of drums: chico, repique, and piano, each contributing a unique layer to the music's intricate polyrhythms. Traditionally performed during street processions and carnivals, candombe invokes a sense of ancestral heritage and celebration, with dancers moving to the compelling beats. While it retains its traditional essence, contemporary artists also blend it with jazz, tango, and rock elements, thus expanding its musical tapestry. The genre not only represents a musical style but also serves as a symbol of cultural identity and resistance for the Afro-Uruguayan community.

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Vientos Del Sur
Single - Released April 10, 2025

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Agarrate Catalina
Alejandro Luzardo
Aníbal González
Bando Sur
Beto Satragni
Cachila
Camerata Punta Del Este
Chabela Ramírez
Chichito Cabral
Coca Vidal
Combo Candombero
Comparsa Integración
Cuareim 1080
Eduardo Da Luz
Eduardo Larbanois
Eduardo Mateo
El Biricunyamba
El Sabalero
Esther Fernandez
GUSTAVO BALTA
Gonzalo Brancciari
Grupo Vocal Universo
Gustavo Balles
Hector Bingert
Jorge Do Prado
Jorge Galemire
Jorge Schellemberg
Jorge Trasante
Jorghino Gularte
Jorginho Gularte
La Calenda Beat
La Candombera
La Tocata
La Ventolera
Lagrima Rios,
Larbanois & Carrero
Las Clásicas Lonjas Del Cuareim
Limonada
Lonjas de la Aduana
Los Del Altillo
Los Mareados
Los Molembos
Madrugada Candombe
Marabunta
Mario Carrero
Martin Tejera
Mike Dogliotti
Morenada
Mónica Santos
Negranzas
Negrocan
Omar Romano
Palacatún
Pareceres
Pepe Guerra
Quique Sinesi
Repique
Roberto Darvin
Rodolfo Morandi
Romeo Gavioli
Romulo Bogalle
Sarabanda
Sebastián Teysera
Soultura
Tanganika
Tim Miller
Trío De Tambores
Urbano Moraes
Verónica Indart
Waldemar "Cacho" Rios
Yambo Kenia
Agarrate Catalina
Eduardo Mateo
Larbanois & Carrero
Los Mareados
Pepe Guerra
Negrocan
Sebastián Teysera
Quique Sinesi
Chabela Ramírez
La Candombera
Alejandro Luzardo
Eduardo Larbanois
Cuareim 1080
Mario Carrero
Tim Miller
Jorginho Gularte
Cachila
Beto Satragni
Bando Sur
Gonzalo Brancciari
Eduardo Da Luz
Jorge Do Prado
La Ventolera
Jorge Trasante
Urbano Moraes
Jorge Schellemberg
Jorge Galemire
Romeo Gavioli
Roberto Darvin
Aníbal González
Repique
Los Molembos
Sarabanda
Combo Candombero
Soultura
Morenada
Coca Vidal
Grupo Vocal Universo
Hector Bingert
Lagrima Rios,
Los Del Altillo
Omar Romano
Marabunta
Pareceres
Rodolfo Morandi
GUSTAVO BALTA
Yambo Kenia
Trío De Tambores
Chichito Cabral
Palacatún
Martin Tejera
La Calenda Beat
Comparsa Integración
Tanganika
Limonada
Las Clásicas Lonjas Del Cuareim
El Biricunyamba
Camerata Punta Del Este
La Tocata
Gustavo Balles
Waldemar "Cacho" Rios
Negranzas
El Sabalero
Esther Fernandez
Romulo Bogalle
Lonjas de la Aduana
Mike Dogliotti
Verónica Indart
Jorghino Gularte
Madrugada Candombe
Mónica Santos