Colombian Culture, Colombia Adoption and Raising Colombian Kids

The Currulao is the main dance of the Afrocolombians on the Pacific Coast of Colombia. Its rhythm and music clearly have African roots. The music consists of a 6/8 rhythm played by up to 10 percussion instruments. These include the marimba de chonta , two cununos (which are 2 drums: one is considered male, and the other female), the tambora or bombo (a big round drum), the redoblante (a small portable drum), and 5 guasás (kind of maraca like instrument made from the stem of the Guadas plant). The vocals are usually sung by a woman who narrates stories in a rhythmic rhyming way. See a video of a currulao musicians here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wR7MdklYzkc You can buy a video that will teach you (and your little ones) how to dance the Currulao . Here is the link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00175XJGO?&tag= shopwiki -us-20& linkCode =as2&camp=1789&creative=9325 * Foto by http://www.flickr.com/photos/luchilu/2180064041/sizes/o/

Swiss Director Stefan Schwietert created a documentary based on the life of Francisco (Pacho) Rada. Rada was often confused with Francisco El Hombre, and this confusion was spread when his daughter wrote a book on the subject. However, in reality, the Devil Dualer was really Francisco Moscote. Nevertheless, the movie is a magnificent look into Pacho Rada's life, his poverty -- despite being an icon of Colombian culture, his music, and his legacy. It is available in several languages (Spanish, German, French and English) via sub-titles, and SOOOOO worth the $29.99 It also gives you insight into the culture of the Costa Atlantica or Caribe. I think that it is a must for your collection. http://www.amazon.com/Devils-Accordion-Acorde%C3%B3n-diablo-NON-USA/dp/B0013KSPWG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1242305950&sr=1-1 You can also find excerpts of it, in English on You tube. Here is the link to Part #1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfN6tCbjAlg