Uruguay Artist Blog September Archive

Candombe and the Oppression

By Website Introductions at 09/27/08 19:56

"Black people" are still demanding equality against racial discrimination and oppression as of the present. Though international laws has been implemented against racial discrimination, there are still a vast majority and profound population of "white people" who still discriminates the blacks. This also occurs to even political refuge countries like Uruguay. The black braved these tyranny through their music of "Candombe". To learn more about their fight and their pursuit of a place in society through their folkloric music, you can read the rest here.

Link: Montevideo Journal; Uruguay Is on Notice: Blacks Want Recognition - New York Times

Uruguayan Artist

A lawyer, writer, politician and painter are the known professions of Pedro Figari in his 77 years of living.

He did not started painting in his early years bu he is best known as an early modernist painter and often emphasizes on every day aspects of life in his art pieces. He intended to elevate Uruguayan culture and help his viewers learn to celebrate the their own country.

You can see some of Figari's work on the link below

Link: Uruguayan Artists

Contemporary Classicism: The Majestic Art of Daniel Martinez Fuentes

"Art is not what you see, but what you make others see." is a quotation by famous artist Edgar Degas which holds true about art. There are a number of contemporary artists involve with different art forms who encourage and enrich the minds of the public about art and appreciation. Daniel Martinez Fuentes, is one of these contemporary fine artists whose art depicts a mysterious feel on his art about realism and classicism. To find out more about the man and his his art you can read the rest here.

Link: About the artist

What is Candombe?

Candombe. Have you ever heard of this word? If you are not Uruguayan, then you most probably haven't heard of it. Outisde the country it doesn't have much influence.

But that is exactly the reason why this website is made up--to introduce Afro-Uruguayan rhythm to the rest of the world.

For more information, just visit the website.

Link: Candombe.com