Discuss the cultural context of the African-Ecuadorian music of the Chota River Valley, including some of the music’s significant features that show outside influences. Explain why CD 3:5 (“Me gusta la leche”) can be referred to as an “Indo-Hispano-Afro-Ecuadorian” hybrid
What will be an ideal response?
• CD 3:5 is music by African-Ecuadorians from the Chota River Valley in the highland Imbabura Province.
• The Chota sanjuán structure reflects Ecuadorian Native American music; the Spanish language shows Hispanic influence.
• Syncopation (misplaced accents) in a Chota sanjuán rhythm suggests African influence.
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