Music And Dance

Uruguay's music and dance reflect the same diversity as its population. Tango, candombe, murga, and milonga are some of the popular musical genres played here. The music played at Carnival events is known as murga. In addition to a choir, it has a snare drum, a bombo drum, and cymbals. It is typically understood as a form of comedy show and parodies current affairs in Uruguayan politics and society.

Afro-Uruguayan music known as candombe is performed by multiple percussion instruments at once. In Montevideo, musicians frequently congregate to perform in the evenings on the streets. Although it also has roots in Montevideo, Uruguay, tango is frequently identified with Argentina. This music is frequently performed at social dancing events and has been greatly inspired by Afro-Uruguayan culture.

On the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity are the tango and the candombe. Since milonga was most popular in the late 19th century, it is frequently referred to as the forefather of tango music and dance. It has a quick, lively rhythm, and dancing is frequently present.