Gabino Ezeiza, nicknamed ‘Negro Ezeiza’, was a musician born in Argentina in 1858. He was a Payador, a performer of traditional ‘Payada’ music which was popular in Argentina, Uruguay and Chile. ‘Payadas’ were essentially battles with words. Payadores would compose verses in which they would challenge and often insult their opponent, who would then sing back in response. The person who faltered first would lose.
Gabino Ezeiza is the most famous Payador in Argentinian history, and as such the 23rd June is celebrated every year in Argentina as ‘The National Day of The Payador’. Hear his story in this 60-second video!
Presented by Fayida Jailler (Instagram: @freedomismineofficial)
Illustration by: Jimena Isabel Merchán. Find her on Instagram at: @jimenaimm
Music: Son Callejero by C-Noise Beats
Check out my book 'The Afro Encyclopedia' where we look at Black history, culture and Contribution from 100 countries around the world!
- Amazon US: [ Ссылка ]
- Amazon UK: [ Ссылка ]
For more info visit:
Instagram: [ Ссылка ]
Facebook: [ Ссылка ]
Website: [ Ссылка ]
Email: info@freedomismineofficial.com
Patreon: [ Ссылка ]
