Ricardo -> RE: flamenco and the son/rumba clave rhythm.. coincidence? (Mar. 16 2014 13:17:12)
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correct about rhythmic accents and syncopation being around a long time, and probably all rooted in Africa/Middle East. But the numbers 3/2 etc, that being FIVE accents, is coincidental and arbitrary. "Accents of what?" is the important question in terms of looking for connections between different musics. For sure you will find them. But for example, Rumba flamenco and Rumba/Son are totally different claves (accent patterns), as are Guajira Flamenca and Guajira de Cuba....the only "relationship" is the name itself.
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