Pancho  &  Sal

   

 

 

 

 

 Study Guide

With Mediterranean and Latin roots, Pancho and Sal have captured the

hearts of young and old audiencesaround the world. Their unique

show includes traditional and original music flavored with Latin

rhythms and Spanish lyricsaccompanied by guitar, accordion,

charango, flute, drums and shakers.They have performed at schools,

community centers, theatres andneighborhood houses around the

Lower Mainland. Working together with teachers;Pancho and Sal raise the awareness of appreciation of the Spanish

language and culture.  Their songs and translations duringthe program invite the students to

participate and sing along. A present, they also do shows for

French schools mixing English, Spanish and French.

 Pancho and Sal leave their audience with the feeling of Latin music and rhythms in their bones, inspiring

them to explore different types of music, travel and even learn Spanish!

INSTRUMENTS USED

DURING THE SHOW

 

GUITAR

The history of the guitar originated in the Arabian countries with only   5 strings.  It was later adopted by Spain where they added another string making it one of the most famous instruments worldwide.

 

 

 ACCORDION

The accordion is an instrument of the handheld bellows, sometimes referred to as a squeezebox. It is played by compressing and expanding the bellows, while pressing buttons or keys to allow air to flow across reeds, thereby producing tones and chords. Accordions are played worldwide, being especially popular in South America and Europe

                                                                                                                             

 

                              CHARANGO

The charango is a small 10 string instrument typical of Bolivia, Chile, Peru and Argentina.  Originally they were made with Armadillo shells to make a resonating sounding case, but now they are more commonly made out of wood.  It sounds similar to mandolins and ukuleles. The Charango plays lead, rhythms and percussion.

 

 

HARMONICA

The harmonica was developed in Europe in the early part of the 19th century. It is played by blowing air into it or drawing air out by placing lips over the holes. It is typical to hear the harmonica or harp accompanying music called "Blues". The harmonica has been adopted by all cultures in their folk tunes.  

 

QUENA

The Quena is made from a single piece of bamboo with 7 holes in it.  It is the only flute in the world that can play 3 perfect octaves making amazing harmonies

 

CHA-CHAS

Cha-chas are a percussion instrument made out of goats' hooves.  The sound is high-pitched and beautiful.  In Canada, the First Nations people use the deer hooves in the same way.  The cha-chas are often worn around the ankles and wrists played at the same time with the drum.

 

BOMBO

The bombo is a very deep sounding drum made from hollowing out a tree with llama or sheep skins placed on either side.

It is the bass instrument of the South American native music.

 

. SHAKERS

Shakers are made with cans or dried husks of fruit.  The hollowed out containers are filled with dry rice, beans, corn or seeds to make different sounds.  The shaker is an international instrument.  They add energy and are an important part of the rhythm in the South American music