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Sébène
Sebene, also spelled seben, is an instrumental section commonly played in Congolese rumba. It is usually played towards the end of the song and is the dancing section where the Lead guitar, lead and Rhythm guitar, rhythm guitars take the lead in the dance. It is characterized by the repetition of a specific number of notes during the passage of Secondary chord, second chords: a major chord and a seventh chord, which gives rise to the Lingala derivation "''sebene''", derived from the English language, English numeral "7, seven" or its ordinal rendition. Guitarists use a combination of lead and rhythm guitar to produce a distinct sound that is accompanied by vocalists, including an atalaku who energetically engages the audience and may call out to sponsors. The use of Arpeggio, arpeggios, rapid chord changes, atalaku, and melodic embellishments is extensive in sebene and gives Congolese rumba a dynamic and energetic rhythm. Etymology According to most Congolese musicologists, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Congolese Rumba
Congolese rumba, also known as African rumba, is a dance music genre originating from the Republic of the Congo (formerly French Congo) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire). With its rhythms, melodies, and lyrics, Congolese rumba has gained global recognition and remains an integral part of African music heritage. In December 2021, it was added to the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage. Emerging in the mid-20th century in the urban centers of Brazzaville and Léopoldville (now Kinshasa) during the colonial era, the genre's roots can be traced to the Bakongo partner dance music known as ''maringa'', which was traditionally practiced within the former Kingdom of Loango, encompassing regions of contemporary Republic of the Congo, southern Gabon, and Cabinda Province of Angola. The style gained prominence in the 1920s–1940s, introducing the advent of the " bar-dancing" culture in Brazzaville and Léopoldville, which incorporated distinctive elements suc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
