Experimental interactions between rhythmic structures characteristic of Bulgarian musical folklore and Brazilian popular music Cover Image

Експериментални взаимодействия между ритмични структури, характерни за българския музикален фолклор и бразилската популярна музика
Experimental interactions between rhythmic structures characteristic of Bulgarian musical folklore and Brazilian popular music

Author(s): Martin Lazarov
Subject(s): Fine Arts / Performing Arts, Music
Published by: Нов български университет
Keywords: Bulgarian folklore; Brazilian music; irregular rhythmic structures; polyrhythm;,polymetry

Summary/Abstract: This text presents a brief overview and observations of practical experience, applying rhythmic synthesis and mixing of uneven dimensions of Bulgarian musical folklore and some characteristic musical styles in Afro-Brazilian popular music. Polyrhythm and polymeter can also appear as some ways of interpretation. In open educational concerts in Sao Paulo, Brazil, many interactions between Brazilian musical genres samba, baiao, patido alto and Bulgarian dances paidushko, rachenitsa, daichovo and kopanitsa were discussed as well as alternative ways of their perception. The aim of this study includes opportunities for development, new applications and creative collaboration between musicians of different cultural backgrounds by experimenting with alternative methods of conducting the rhythmic variation.