The salto of La Tirana. The rhythm of Chunchos, Morenos, Gitanos and Diablos (Devils) at the festival of Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel of La Tirana
Abstract
During the La Tirana Festival, cultural and religious expressions are developed that are part of the north of Chile’s musical-choreographic tradition. One of these manifestations is the rhythm of the salto initially linked to the chuncho dances and with wide dissemination from the mid-20th century. This article analyzes the sound, musical and choreographic characteristics, expanding the knowledge about this musical genre and its socio-cultural and historical context.
