Kill of the Indiansin Villa Mellahouses the Congos of Villa Mellaa rhythm considered a world heritage site by UNESCO. This town, every Saturday, is the scene of some classes music free taught by Gioel Martin, musician Dominican and professor at the conservatory of music.
Every weekend, Gioel travels to Kill of the Indians to teach boys and girls from that town for two hours.
Take the subway to the stop Mama Tingó and then get on a motoconcho that takes you to the vicinity of the local primary school, where classes take place.
There, students of different ages are waiting for you to play the guitar. All of them motivated by the illusion of learn. In this way, they start the weekend in a healthy environment.
“The main thing that motivates me is how difficult my generation for learn. We didn’t have instruments and it was difficult to get classes,” explains Gioel.
Selflessly, he dedicates a few hours every Saturday to teach music to children who, if it were not for this initiative, might not be in contact with a guitar throughout his childhood.
During Gioel’s classes, that corner of Kill of the Indians is filled with music, guitarsscores and desire learn. Some students, like Angelo Laurenciothey have been attending for years. “It means a lot to me because I can move forward with the guitar. That’s a chance for me,” explains Laurencio.
These classes mean a breath of fresh air in the lives of the children of the community, since they can be introduced to the world of music without dedicating economic resources.
The music goes towards them hand in hand Gioelwhich makes a great effort so that they do not abandon classes and develop in the world of music.
Cundengo: he musicianluthier and teacher
In Kill of the Indians lives a Dominican artist who has dedicated his entire life to music. He is Jesus Miniernicknamed Cundengo. Throughout his life he has traveled to different countries with the help of music and has played alongside great artists, such as Cuco Valoy.
Now, in his old age, he lives humbly in a small house in the town. There, in the back of his house, he has a workshop in which build guitars. Hence he is also a luthier. He makes hand-made instruments that are unique, handcrafted.
“All those who know how to play, from the capital to here, are taught by me“he explains to Free Diary.
Cundengo he dedicated his entire life to music and has several homegrown songs. However, he has never worried about amassing fortune or fame. He lives humbly and also helps Gioel in his classes. music. He also teaches the children to play the guitar.
In this way, a corner of Villa Mella which bears the name of Kill of the Indiansmaintains his musical traditionwith the hope of continuing to be the cradle of great artists in the future.
