Music of Paraguay Research Papers (original) (raw)

Entrevistas a los maestros del jazz en Paraguay.

There exists a strong sense of shared identity among Paraguayans shaped by certain historical and cultural experiences. Referred to as paraguayidad (Paraguayan-ness), identity is intimately connected with the construction of the... more

There exists a strong sense of shared identity among Paraguayans shaped by certain historical and cultural experiences. Referred to as paraguayidad (Paraguayan-ness), identity is intimately connected with the construction of the Paraguayan nation since independence from Spain in 1811. Paraguayan national identity was shaped by Paraguay’s geographical isolation, history of war and immigration, bilingualism (Guaraní and Spanish), and a strong regard for geographical territory (Colman 2012:13-16; Lambert 2010). Meanwhile, folkloric music traditions became the primary means for constructing and expressing Paraguayan national identity. This musical nationalism can be traced along three broad historical periods.

O tema deste Trabalho de Conclusão de Curso é a Guarânia Sinfônica Ñanderuvusú (Nosso Pai Grande) do compositor paraguaio José Asunción Flores (Assunção, 1904 - Buenos Aires, 1972). A peça está escrita originalmente em Guarani e traduzida... more

O tema deste Trabalho de Conclusão de Curso é a Guarânia Sinfônica Ñanderuvusú (Nosso Pai Grande) do compositor paraguaio José Asunción Flores (Assunção, 1904 - Buenos Aires, 1972). A peça está escrita originalmente em Guarani e traduzida posteriormente ao idioma Russo.

Contemporary performance practice in Paraguay is inextricably linked to the guitar and diatonic harp, which are used widely in performances of folkloric music traditions, pop and commercial, classical, rock and jazz music. Much folkloric... more

Contemporary performance practice in Paraguay is inextricably linked to the guitar and diatonic harp, which are used widely in performances of folkloric music traditions, pop and commercial, classical, rock and jazz music. Much folkloric music is based on the polca paraguaya and guaránia performed by traditional conjuntos during festivals and touristic events, but there is a trend among young urban Paraguayans to prefer pop and commercial music. Classical music performance is dominated by the classical guitar repertoire of Agustín Barrios Mangoré (1885-1944) beside performances of symphonic orchestral music, chamber music, and opera. Rock music is widely enjoyed in urban centres with a growing number of festivals and live performances by international artists alongside a thriving local rock paraguayo scene that also includes experimental and fusion music. There also exists a small vibrant jazz community in Paraguay.