This metal bell without
tongue and fitted with a handle is knocked in rhythm with
a piece of wood. There is a double one, named jimagua.
Ekón is used in the ritual abakuá musics. The conga bands use it too during carnivals : in
that case, Ekón plays the role of a campana, and then have not a sacred
character.
ekue
One of the abakuá sacred drums, keep for secret
ceremonies.
el Barrio
The name given to the East
Harlem section of New York City in the 1920's and 30's
after the migration and settlement of vast numbers of
Puerto Rican and Cuban people in this area. Another term
for Spanish Harlem.
estribillo
A vocal refrain or chorus,
the term applies particualrly to the vocal choruses of
the Son style.
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