Semba is a traditional type of music and dance from Angola. Semba
comes from the singular Massemba, meaning "a touch of the
bellies"[clarification needed] - one of the most recognizable and
entertaining movements in semba.Semba is very much alive and popular
in Angola today as it was long before that country's independence from
Portugal in November 11, 1975. Various new Semba artists emerge each
year in Angola, as they render homage to the veteran Semba masters,
many of whom are still performing. Other styles related to Semba are
Kizomba, Rebita, as well as Kazukuta and Kabetula which are primarily
Carnaval Music.The subject matter of Semba is often a cautionary tale
or story regarding day-to-day life and social events and activities,
usually sung in a witty rhetoric. Through Semba music an artist is
able to convey a broad spectrum of emotions. It is this characteristic
that has made Semba the premiere style of music for a wide variety of
Angolan social gatherings. Its versatility is evident in its
inevitable presence at funerals and, on the other hand, many Angolan
parties.Semba is the predecessor to a variety of music styles
originated from Africa like kizomba and kuduro (or kuduru, energetic,
fast-paced Angolan techno/house music, so to speak).
comes from the singular Massemba, meaning "a touch of the
bellies"[clarification needed] - one of the most recognizable and
entertaining movements in semba.Semba is very much alive and popular
in Angola today as it was long before that country's independence from
Portugal in November 11, 1975. Various new Semba artists emerge each
year in Angola, as they render homage to the veteran Semba masters,
many of whom are still performing. Other styles related to Semba are
Kizomba, Rebita, as well as Kazukuta and Kabetula which are primarily
Carnaval Music.The subject matter of Semba is often a cautionary tale
or story regarding day-to-day life and social events and activities,
usually sung in a witty rhetoric. Through Semba music an artist is
able to convey a broad spectrum of emotions. It is this characteristic
that has made Semba the premiere style of music for a wide variety of
Angolan social gatherings. Its versatility is evident in its
inevitable presence at funerals and, on the other hand, many Angolan
parties.Semba is the predecessor to a variety of music styles
originated from Africa like kizomba and kuduro (or kuduru, energetic,
fast-paced Angolan techno/house music, so to speak).
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