MONTEVIDEO PART III: MURGA
Murga is the dramatical-political part of Uruguay's carnival. It consists of a group of say 10 singers that chant political satire in an a capella style, accompanied by 2 or 3 drummers. The members of each Murga wear the same costume and have the most elaborate and impressive make-up. Each Murga's performance lasts about 20 minutes and is very much like a drama sketch.
Click here for photos. Click here for a video. I apologise for the quality of some of the photos - I couldn't get close enough from the front and it was dark!! If anyone wants to give me a lesson in how to use my camera when I'm back in London this Christmas, I'd appreciate it!!!
Murga is the dramatical-political part of Uruguay's carnival. It consists of a group of say 10 singers that chant political satire in an a capella style, accompanied by 2 or 3 drummers. The members of each Murga wear the same costume and have the most elaborate and impressive make-up. Each Murga's performance lasts about 20 minutes and is very much like a drama sketch.
Click here for photos. Click here for a video. I apologise for the quality of some of the photos - I couldn't get close enough from the front and it was dark!! If anyone wants to give me a lesson in how to use my camera when I'm back in London this Christmas, I'd appreciate it!!!
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