Week 5 Blog
Rap e Embolada - Os Emboladores Pinto e Matury
Ritmo Embolada: An Introduction of Brazilian Rhythm
According to the Smithsonian Folkways website, http://www.folkways.si.edu/tools-for-teaching/lessons “embolada” is a form of poetry and song that has set refrains. In the attached Youtube example, embolada,
one of the definitions of “embolada” is acted out on a street where an “Embolador”
sings while hitting a “Pandeiro.” This
form of the “embolada” is call and response.
The video is perfect for displaying the rhythmic form.
Applying Campbell’s strategies in Creative "World Music" Experience 6.1 and 6.6, students in grades K-2 would
be introduced to the form of the “embolada” initially by using the rhythm in 2-4 bar measures until perfected. Students would then be exposed to poetry
that would fit the rhythm with various video examples. Students will experiment with the call and
response until they have a greater understanding of the style. Assistance would be needed from a foreign
language teacher so that pronunciations are correct and meaning is not lost in
the translation of the piece if students are English speaking.
Ultimately, the aim is to have students appreciate the rhythmic style as if it is their own. Once that is accomplished, the performance will appear authentic.
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ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this post. The first thing that came to mind was call and response but eventually it came evident that this was some sort of competition. It immediately reminded me of xtempo a competition that takes place in Trinidad and Tobago. Two vocalist square off the same way and a topic is given on the spot for them to expound on. I could not understand what was being said but it surely seems as if this is the same kind of scenario. This can definitely be useful in the classroom because of the simple instrumentation it utilizes and also forces the students to think on the spot, the same as improvising. I also like how it seemed as if it was a younger performer verses an older one keeping different generations involved in the same music which at times is rare in some cultures. Thanks for sharing.
You are correct. It does mimic the xtempo...especially, the section where the older gentleman kept going for about what would have been three answers. In my estimation, the older guy one.
DeleteIt was also interesting to see how engaged the audience was, some dancing, others just smiling at what was being said. Glad you enjoyed it.
Well written post.
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