Pancho & Sal
STUDY GUIDE 2010
Short Video compilation from school show in Vancouver
Video in Rome at Nino Manfredi Theatre on February 2007
About Pancho and Sal
With Mediterranean and Latin roots, Pancho and Sal have captured the hearts of young and old audiences
around the world. Their unique show includes traditional and original music flavoured with Latin
rhythms and Spanish lyrics accompanied by guitar, accordion, charango, flute, drums and shakers.
They have performed at schools, community centers, theatres and neighbourhood 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 during
the program invite the students to participate and sing along.
At 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
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 like a harp and plays lead, rhythms and percussion.
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 the heart of the rhythm of the South American music.
ACCORDION
An accordion is a musical instrument of the handheld bellows-driven free reed aero phone family, sometimes referred to as a squeezebox. The accordion 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.
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