- Toro Mata
"Toro Mata" ("The Bull Kills" in Spanish) is one of the most famous
folk song s inPeru , which has been recorded and developed by many different musical artists throughout its history. Toro Mata is a type of Peruvian music initially developed by black slaves in Cañete and Chincha.History
"Toro Mata" is a song influenced by
Afro-Peruvian musical styles (this song is classified as a landó), and over the years, has become a popular anthem for Peru. A dance of "Toro Mata" also developed, which mocks and parodies the stylizedwaltz es of EuropeanConquistadores . This politically-charged song and dance developed as a reaction to the conquest of Peru bySpain . By the beginning of the 20th century, "Toro Mata" was fading from popularity, but it has again become popular due the revival of "musica criolla " starting in the 1950's.One of the most famous versions of "Toro Mata" was performed by Carlos Soto de la Colina (also known as
Caitro Soto ) in 1973. "Toro Mata" has also been performed by Peruvian musiciansSusana Baca ,Eva Ayllon ,Peru Negro andLucila Campos . There are many different versions of "Toro Mata" within Peru, with slight differences in content, though all center on a deadly bull. The song has gained popularity outside of Peru, withCuba n artistCelia Cruz recording a salsa version of the song.External links
* [http://www.luakabop.com/afro_peru/cmp/lyrics.html#Anchor-Toro Lyrics to Carlos Soto de la Colina's version of "Toro Mata"]
ee also
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Afro-Peruvian
*Musica criolla
*Musica negra
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