*Chamame is a cultural expression of the Guacho culture
*Chamame does not follow a specific choreography
*Chamame has been inscribed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2020
*Chamame does not follow a specific choreography
*Chamame has been inscribed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2020
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00:00We continue in Argentina, but now we move to the province of Corrientes, where the practice of the chamamé was born,
00:06a musical genre that is accompanied by a picturesque and traditional dance. Let's see.
00:12The chamamé is a cultural expression of the Guacho culture, a peasant people which extends through parts of
00:20Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Brazil, Bolivia, and Chile.
00:25This characteristic dance was born in the region in the 16th century, and although there are several sources regarding its origin,
00:34the most accepted assures that it comes from the Guarini idiosyncrasy, one of the great pillars of the Guacho culture.
00:42Although this expression is extended by all the mentioned countries, it is in Argentina where it takes a more predominant role in the local culture,
00:51specifically in the province of Corrientes.
00:55The joyful and lively dance of chamamé is performed in couples, which are tightly embraced, and when the music indicates it,
01:03stomps, largadas, and floreos are allowed. This dance is not governed by any particular choreography, which allows the dancers to show their skill
01:12through improvisation, and celebrate their achievements with the zabucay, which is the traditional dance of the Guacho culture.
01:20Traditionally, this music was played with vihuelas and violins, and over time has added instruments such as guitars, harmonicas, bandoneons, double basses, and accordions,
01:30which became an important part of the sound that today identifies the genre.
01:35The lyrics of chamamĂ© songs in the province of Corrientes are currently sung in a mixture of Spanish and GuaranĂ.
01:41Both the musical interpretation and the dance are very popular, and the Guacho culture is a very important part of the Spanish culture.
01:49The lyrics of chamamĂ© songs in the province of Corrientes are currently sung in a mixture of Spanish and GuaranĂ.
02:02Both the musical interpretation and the dance are a source of pride for those who perform them,
02:08and regularly organize competitions and presentations of this cultural expression,
02:13which also forms an important part of community, family, and religious celebrations in the region.
02:19Due to its social and artistic relevance, chamamé has been inscribed as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2020.