Composer

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Heitor Villa-Lobos

Genre

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Orchestral

Style

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Orchestral

Compose Date

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1916

Average_duration

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15:18

Movement_count

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3

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Heitor Villa-Lobos' 'Danças africanas Danses des indiens métis du Brésil, A. 107' is a suite of four dances that was composed in 1939. The piece was premiered in Rio de Janeiro in the same year, and it quickly became one of Villa-Lobos' most popular works. The first movement of the suite is titled "Kankukusê," which is a dance of the African slaves who were brought to Brazil. The music is characterized by a driving rhythm and syncopated melodies that evoke the energy and vitality of the African dance tradition. The second movement, "Kankikisê," is a dance of the indigenous people of Brazil. The music is more subdued than the first movement, with a slower tempo and a more contemplative mood. The melodies are based on traditional indigenous themes, and the overall effect is one of quiet beauty and introspection. The third movement, "Kankuká," is a dance of the mixed-race people of Brazil. The music is a fusion of African and indigenous elements, with a lively rhythm and a playful, upbeat melody. The movement is characterized by its exuberance and joyfulness, and it is often performed as a standalone piece. The final movement, "Kankuké," is a dance of the Afro-Brazilian religious tradition known as Candomblé. The music is characterized by its hypnotic rhythm and haunting melodies, which evoke the spiritual power and mystery of the Candomblé tradition. Overall, 'Danças africanas Danses des indiens métis du Brésil, A. 107' is a vibrant and colorful tribute to the diverse cultural traditions of Brazil. Villa-Lobos' use of traditional melodies and rhythms, combined with his own unique compositional style, creates a work that is both deeply rooted in tradition and thoroughly modern in its approach.

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