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Boleros
Bolero is a genre of song which originated in eastern Cuba in the late 19th century as part of the trova tradition. Unrelated to the older Spanish dance of the same name, bolero is characterized by sophisticated lyrics dealing with love. It has been called the "quintessential Latin American romantic song of the twentieth century". Unlike the simpler, thematically diverse ''canción'', bolero did not stem directly from the European lyrical tradition, which included Italian opera and canzone, popular in urban centers like Havana at the time. Instead, it was born as a form of romantic folk poetry cultivated by a new breed of troubadour from Santiago de Cuba, the ''trovadores''. Pepe Sánchez is considered the father of this movement and the author of the first bolero, "Tristezas", written in 1883. Originally, boleros were sung by individual ''trovadores'' while playing guitar. Over time, it became common for trovadores to play in groups as ''dúos'', ''trÃos'', ''cuartetos'', e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Los Panchos
Originally, Trio Los Panchos were a '' trÃo romántico'' formed in New York City in 1944 by Alfredo Gil, Chucho Navarro, and the Puerto Rican Hernando Avilés. The trio became one of the leading exporters of the bolero and the romantic ballad in Latin America. The group sold hundreds of millions of records since its creation in the mid 1940s, some of their best known songs being their interpretations of classic folk songs such as " Besame Mucho", " Sabor a MÃ", "Sin Ti", " Solamente Una Vez", "Contigo", " Quizas, Quizas, Quizas", "Contigo Aprendi", " Aquellos Ojos Verdes", " Cuando vuelva a tu lado", " Se te olvida", " El Reloj", " Noche de Ronda", "Rayito de Luna". Los Panchos are regarded as one of the top musical trios of all time and one of the most influential Latin American artists of all time. They sold out concerts around the globe for over 70 years and have appeared in more than 50 films. A characteristic instrument of Los Panchos and other Mexican ''trÃos romà ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
