Cuban female drum ensemble carries on and creates ancient traditions
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Do women play Candombe? Yes.
Yes, women do play candombe, a traditional Afro-Uruguayan drumming style that originated in Uruguay. While historically it was a male-dominated activity, in recent years, more and more women have been participating in candombe groups, both as drummers and dancers. In fact, there are several all-female candombe groups in Uruguay, such as “Candomebeleza” and “La Melaza”. […]