Ranson – Curaçao Music Heritage Archive
Kanal di Youtube ku musika Afro-Kurasoleño, ku ta kai bou di herensia kultural di Kòrsou.
Youtube kanaal met Afro-Curaçaose muziek, wat valt onder cultureel erfgoed van Curaçao.
Youtube channel with Afro-Curaçaoan music that is part of Curaçao cultural heritage.
Layo de Palm A Curaçaoan anthropologist, music fanatic and great storyteller
Selwyn “Wincho” de Wind’s fascination with Afro-Cuban music genres led him to explore the similarities between Cuba, Curaçao, and Africa, particularly the Congo. During his visit to Layo de Palm in Curaçao – an autodidact anthropologist and great storyteller – he delved into the rich cultural heritage of the island. Where he discovered the strong African influences on our music, particularly in the rhythms and melodies of Rumba, Son Montuno, and Bolero.
Tambú di Kompayo 2024 | Selwyn de Wind selects Tambú on vinyl
The Afro-Curaçaoan Tambú genre is not only a dance-able genre, but also a way of life and belief. Tambú was a crucial element for enslaved people during colonial times. In order to resist repression on all expressions of afro descendants on Curaçao. Till today it is mostly played and practiced during the end of the year. The typical instruments – ‘Kueru’ and ‘Chapí’ – are being played and accompanied by critical lyrics till the early morning.
Track list
01 Donny – Kompa Nanzi i Shon Arei
02 Pincho i su grupo & Elia Isenia – Victoria
03 Pincho i su grupo & Basilel – Santeria
04 Norma Gosepa – Trampa
05 Beno Martis – Piep Piep
06 Watawa y su Plantacion nobo – Telegram
07 Shon Cola i Grupo Trinchera – Banana
08 Zojojo i su grupo – Dal un dal dos Spanta
09 Pincho i su grupo – E ta sirbibu
10 Pincho i su grupo – Nan a batie
11 Zojojo i Mystica Stefania – Rin tin tin
12 Basilel – Porongombe ya cayo
13 Pincho i su grupo & Elia Isenia – Baha fo’i mi lomba
14 Los Locos Samson – Mirabal
15 Doble RR Super Special Stars – Auto bieuw
16 Super 8 – Chela
17 Grupo Enos – Mucha Mester Tende
18 Indiscutible Super Dynamic – Hulanda Mi Ta Bai, Atrobe
Produced by Selwyn de Wind & Mathijs Reinen
Camera: Daniel Milton
Gaffer: Neldrick Martis
Photography: Tamira Koeiman
Sound mixing: Selwyn de Wind
History of the first Tambú recordings in Curaçao
E género Afro Kurasoleño Tambú no ta solamente e musika i baile pero un estilo di bida i tambe kerensia. For di den temporada kolonial Tambú tabata un di e elementonan prinsipal pa e hende esklavisá por a resistí e represhon riba tur ekspreshon di dje ku ta Afro-desendiente. Te ku awe ku hopi difikultat e pueblo di Kòrsou tin su temporada di Tambú, kual ta e ultimo luna di aña. Kueru i Chapi ta zona akompañá ku letranan kritiko te den marduga. Awe mi ta komparti en breve historia di grabashon di tambú na Kòrsou.
Erquimides ‘Kimu’ Kandelaria
Today we share with you the honourable mural of Erquimides ‘Kimu’ Kandelaria A well known folksinger from Otrobanda who got his local fame in the 40s, 50s and 60s together with his “Trio Melodia”. He was known for his merengues and tumbas. ‘Kimu’ used his high voice to compose humoristic, but also critical songs which took the fancy of the Curaçaoan population. It is great to see people of today honouring Kimu’s influence and importance within the local ‘farandula’. Bo ta bon bezig Aemy @niafeliz_art Not to forget the important work Patrick Martijn has done over the last decade. Documenting his work and life-story.
Ava & Gabriel soundtrack (1990)
In connection with two important expositions of living legend Felix de Rooy in The Stedelijk & Eye Filmmuseum, Selwyn de Wind shares with you today the Ava & Gabriel soundtrack. (1990)
El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico – Disfrútalo hasta el cabo (1974)
Today Selwyn de Wind shares with you Disfrútalo hasta el cabo (1974), one of the many albums that El Gran Combo De Puerto Rico released for the past 60 years. An international touring salsa band that has also a great connection with Curaçao. Disfrútalo…..
Shleu Shleu “Plat Creol” (1973)
Selwyn de Wind shares with you “Plat creol” from the Shleu Shleu album Grille ta cigarette (1973) And the reinterpretation “Zagalatelema” of Clovis Bazur with Conjunto San José from Curaçao. The influence of Haitian music especially in the Caribbean and South America is out of this world.
August 31, 2023
Grupo Harmonia y Kueru Volume 1 (1989), Dedicated to Ellis Juliana “Ko’i mi tera” (Salsa Antiyana/ Sehú)