Title of piece: “Malambo” Date of composition and recording: 1970s Composer/Lyricist: Atahualpa Yupanqui Performer/Instruments: guitar (also used as percussion) Form: Variations on two chord progressions Tempo: moderate 6/8 time
What to Listen for:
First chord progression (IV-V-I) beginning at 0:18
Second chord progression (V7-I) beginning at 2:01
Major key
Extended techniques including golpe (strikes on the body of the guitar)
Increasing rhythmic activity that parallels the heightened intensity of the dance
