Tumba Francesca
Encyclopedia
La Tumba Francesa is a traditional cultural dance
and style of that emerged in the 18th century in Oriente, Cuba
. It combines music from West Africa
and traditional French music. "Tumba" derives from "tambours", which is French for drum
s. It is one of several Haiti
an drumming styles that produces a very vibrant sound, often accompanied by trumpet
s, usually played by Cuban bands. The clothes of the dancers are colorful and flamboyant. The drums are played in both Cuba and Haiti.
Dance
Dance is an art form that generally refers to movement of the body, usually rhythmic and to music, used as a form of expression, social interaction or presented in a spiritual or performance setting....
and style of that emerged in the 18th century in Oriente, Cuba
Cuba
The Republic of Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean. The nation of Cuba consists of the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Havana is the largest city in Cuba and the country's capital. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city...
. It combines music from West Africa
West Africa
West Africa or Western Africa is the westernmost region of the African continent. Geopolitically, the UN definition of Western Africa includes the following 16 countries and an area of approximately 5 million square km:-Flags of West Africa:...
and traditional French music. "Tumba" derives from "tambours", which is French for drum
Drum
The drum is a member of the percussion group of musical instruments, which is technically classified as the membranophones. Drums consist of at least one membrane, called a drumhead or drum skin, that is stretched over a shell and struck, either directly with the player's hands, or with a...
s. It is one of several Haiti
Haiti
Haiti , officially the Republic of Haiti , is a Caribbean country. It occupies the western, smaller portion of the island of Hispaniola, in the Greater Antillean archipelago, which it shares with the Dominican Republic. Ayiti was the indigenous Taíno or Amerindian name for the island...
an drumming styles that produces a very vibrant sound, often accompanied by trumpet
Trumpet
The trumpet is the musical instrument with the highest register in the brass family. Trumpets are among the oldest musical instruments, dating back to at least 1500 BCE. They are played by blowing air through closed lips, producing a "buzzing" sound which starts a standing wave vibration in the air...
s, usually played by Cuban bands. The clothes of the dancers are colorful and flamboyant. The drums are played in both Cuba and Haiti.