Global Explorations: A Visit to Nicaragua
The Music Box | Dec 03 2020 | 00:13:51
Today’s the last installment of our series on music from around the world, where we’ll learn about the music of Nicaragua from Marlon Obando Solano, a native of San Lorenzo, Nicaragua, who now lives in Louisville, Kentucky. You’ll hear about different folk traditions, including dances that tell stories about Nicaragua’s people and history. You’ll also learn a new song about bananas!
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Featured music:
La Mora Limpia - Otredad
El Solar de Monimbo
Nicaraguan Marimba
El Gueguense
Baile del Toro Huaco
Baile la Gigantona
Suenos del Mar - Appalatin
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Resources to help Nicaraguans affected by recent hurricanes and flooding:
Red Cross
GoFundMe organized by Marlon Obando Solano’s family
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Donate to support this and future seasons of The Music Box.
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Featured music:
La Mora Limpia - Otredad
El Solar de Monimbo
Nicaraguan Marimba
El Gueguense
Baile del Toro Huaco
Baile la Gigantona
Suenos del Mar - Appalatin
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Resources to help Nicaraguans affected by recent hurricanes and flooding:
Red Cross
GoFundMe organized by Marlon Obando Solano’s family
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Donate to support this and future seasons of The Music Box.