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V Villa-Lobos, Heitor 1887 - 1959 · Early 20th century

Danças características africanas, W085

W African Folk Dances
Early 20th century Dances 12 minutes

Dedicated to 2. Ernâni Braga; 3. Nininha Velloso Guerra.

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Composed
1914-15
First published
1920
Period
Early 20th century
Catalogue
W
Dedication
2. Ernâni Braga; 3. Nininha Velloso Guerra
Movements
3

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1 movements
3 pieces: 1. Farrapós, Op.47 (Dança dos moços) 2. Kankukus, Op.57 (Dança dos velhos) 3. Kankikis, Op.65

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