Uruguay’s candombe brings streets to life as the once-banned musical tradition roars back - The Guardian

AI Briefing

• – Uruguay's candombe music has been banned since 1938, but it's making a comeback
• – The rhythm and beat of candombe is awakening a sense of pride and identity among Uruguayans
• – Candombe is a unique Afro-Uruguayan drumming style that was initially suppressed by the government