Nowadays when you hear of "murguistas", it generally refers to the
modern ones like those popular in Uruguay at Carneval. In that
context, the label seems to suggest a certain sort of artistic
expression which borders on political, or at least social commentary.
I suspect that is a relatively
Title: Re: [Finale] Painting of musicians
hello,
as mr. stiller pointed out, murguistas are street musicians.
but not every street musicians. murguistas are tipically from uruguay and
also from buenos aires, argentina, hence its urban roots. you may find some
others in places 500 miles
As Andrew pointed "murguista" is a member of a carnival group called "murga"
that sings ironical songs changing the lyrics of well known music. The
proposal is to criticize the government or anything they consider it
deserves a critic. In Tenerife they play kazoos and percussion, but in Cadiz
they
Title: Re: [Finale] Painting of
musicians
Can you
please help? I have a print of two musicians called " Murguistas"
which was painted by D.Belgrano in the early 18
hundreds.
I am unable
to find out what the title of the print means. Can you enlighten
me?
Many
thanks..
Can you please help? I have a print of two
musicians called " Murguistas" which was painted by D.Belgrano in the early 18
hundreds.
I am unable to find out what the title of the print
means. Can you enlighten me?
Many thanks... Margaret
Ward
