Music
Music is very important in Uruguay! Musicians who play the rhytms of their country display a part of the heart of Uruguay's traditions and culture through music. In Uruguay, there are some music styles which can not be in found in the same way at any other place. These styles are called candombe and muga music(Uruguay Music).
CandombeA music style based on an adaptation form african rhythms and produced by tamboriles, and a drum. Candombe is usually played during carnival seasons. This consists of a large group of people with drums. While people follow dancing with the rhythm of the candome(Uruguay Music).
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MurgasThe murgas consist on a group of people who combine music and acting by performing their art expression. They sing letters about the country's society, politics, and news amoung other topics in a humorous way. During Murgas people will also act adn represent short stories or parodies(Uruguay Music).
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