In this documentary we address the birth of a new musical genre (Cha-cha-chá) that swept the Cuban and international musical scene in the 1950s. Heir to the Danzón, the Cha-cha-chá is attributed as a musical creation to the Cuban violinist Enrique Jorrín, who, inspired by the voluptuous beauty of a woman from Havana, composed the first characteristic Cha-cha-chá in 1951, which he titled "La engañadora" (The Deceiver). This piece began the era of Cha-cha-chá as a contagious music that established itself as a favorite of the public and of the dancers, even challenging the great popularity of Mambo, with which it shared a historical stage. In this documentary you will learn not only about the Cuba where Cha-cha-chá was born, but also about the main characteristics of the genre, including its instrumentation, its rhythm and even its choreography. Cha-cha-chá was a synthesis of great musical value, which gained popularity and he left us as a legacy many of the best lyrics of the Cuban popular repertoire.
00:00 The Havana of the 1950s
00:55 Introduction to Cha-cha-chá
01:35 From the "Orquesta Típica" to the "Orquesta Charanga Francesa" (instrumental formats)
02:26 The first Danzón with a montuno: "El Bombín de Barreto"
04:10 Jorrin's perfect musical balance between Mambos and Danzones
05:20 The first Cha-cha-chá: "The Deceiver" at Prado and Neptuno.
06:58 Why is it called Cha-cha-chá? The Silver Star Club dancers.
07:23 The basic step of Cha-cha-chá: The "escobillo" (broom)
08:23 Structure and instrumentation of Cha-cha-chá
08:50 The rhythmic cells of Danzón and Cha-cha-chá: "Baqueteo" and "Sobao"
10:05 The popularity of Cha-cha-chá: Representative songs and orchestras.
11:48 The ruins of the Silver Star Club, the birthplace of Cha-cha-chá.
6 июл 2024
