Carimbó

Carimbó-Tänzer

Carimbó is a folk musician and dance from the north of Brazil. It is mainly located in the state of Pará and neighboring regions.

The name Carimbó comes from a long drum of the same name, built from a hollowed-out tree trunk and covered on one side with a fur.

Stylistically, African, Indian, and Portuguese elements intermingle in the Carimbó

In addition to the singer, the traditional instrumental consists mainly of a large drum, chocalho, reco-reco, pandeiro, a guitar as a harmony instrument and a wind instrument like the flute. Nowadays, the Carimbó is often played in the modern pop group with amplified instruments and complete wind instruments.

From a dancer's point of view, Carimbó distinguishes three different styles:

One of the most famous musical representatives of the Carimbó in Brazil is Pinduca, who is also referred to as King of the Carimbó. Weblinks Edit sourcetext

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