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Dancers and drummers of the candombe tradition, united in the comparsas, train throughout the year in Barrio Sur so that, during Carnival, they can compete with other groups in the Llamadas street parades. The Carnival in Montevideo celebrates Afro-Uruguayan cultural identity, expressed through the rhythms of candombe music and dance, which connect the community to its African heritage.
  • An Afro-Uruguayan dancer performs in front of a candombe drumming group during a rehearsal for Carnival in Montevideo, Uruguay, on February 4, 2024. Dancers and drummers of the candombe tradition, united in the comparsas, train throughout the year in Barrio Sur so that, during Carnival, they can compete with other groups in the Llamadas street parades. The Carnival in Montevideo celebrates Afro-Uruguayan cultural identity, expressed through the rhythms of candombe music and dance, which connect the community to its African heritage.

  • Dancers and candombe drummers perform during a rehearsal for Carnival in Montevideo, Uruguay, on February 5, 2024. Dancers and drummers of the candombe tradition, united in the comparsas, train throughout the year in Barrio Sur so that, during Carnival, they can compete with other groups in the Llamadas street parades. The Carnival in Montevideo celebrates Afro-Uruguayan cultural identity, expressed through the rhythms of candombe music and dance, which connect the community to its African heritage.

  • Dancers perform during a rehearsal for Carnival in Montevideo, Uruguay, on February 5, 2024. Dancers and drummers of the candombe tradition, united in the comparsas, train throughout the year in Barrio Sur so that, during Carnival, they can compete with other groups in the Llamadas street parades. The Carnival in Montevideo celebrates Afro-Uruguayan cultural identity, expressed through the rhythms of candombe music and dance, which connect the community to its African heritage.

  • An Afro-Uruguayan dancer performs in front of a candombe drumming group during a rehearsal for Carnival in Montevideo, Uruguay, on February 4, 2024. Dancers and drummers of the candombe tradition, united in the comparsas, train throughout the year in Barrio Sur so that, during Carnival, they can compete with other groups in the Llamadas street parades. The Carnival in Montevideo celebrates Afro-Uruguayan cultural identity, expressed through the rhythms of candombe music and dance, which connect the community to its African heritage.

  • The candombe drums, prepared for the tightening of new resonant membranes, are seen stored on a street in Montevideo, Uruguay, on February 3, 2024. Dancers and drummers of the candombe tradition, united in the comparsas, train throughout the year in Barrio Sur so that, during Carnival, they can compete with other groups in the Llamadas street parades. The Carnival in Montevideo celebrates Afro-Uruguayan cultural identity, expressed through the rhythms of candombe music and dance, which connect the community to its African heritage.

  • Dancers perform during a rehearsal for Carnival in Montevideo, Uruguay, on February 4, 2024. Dancers and drummers of the candombe tradition, united in the comparsas, train throughout the year in Barrio Sur so that, during Carnival, they can compete with other groups in the Llamadas street parades. The Carnival in Montevideo celebrates Afro-Uruguayan cultural identity, expressed through the rhythms of candombe music and dance, which connect the community to its African heritage.

  • Candombe drummers perform during a rehearsal for Carnival in Montevideo, Uruguay, on February 4, 2024. Dancers and drummers of the candombe tradition, united in the comparsas, train throughout the year in Barrio Sur so that, during Carnival, they can compete with other groups in the Llamadas street parades. The Carnival in Montevideo celebrates Afro-Uruguayan cultural identity, expressed through the rhythms of candombe music and dance, which connect the community to its African heritage.

  • An Afro-Uruguayan dancer performs in front of a candombe drumming group during a rehearsal for Carnival in Montevideo, Uruguay, on February 4, 2024. Dancers and drummers of the candombe tradition, united in the comparsas, train throughout the year in Barrio Sur so that, during Carnival, they can compete with other groups in the Llamadas street parades. The Carnival in Montevideo celebrates Afro-Uruguayan cultural identity, expressed through the rhythms of candombe music and dance, which connect the community to its African heritage.

  • Dancers perform during a rehearsal for Carnival in Montevideo, Uruguay, on February 4, 2024. Dancers and drummers of the candombe tradition, united in the comparsas, train throughout the year in Barrio Sur so that, during Carnival, they can compete with other groups in the Llamadas street parades. The Carnival in Montevideo celebrates Afro-Uruguayan cultural identity, expressed through the rhythms of candombe music and dance, which connect the community to its African heritage.

  • An Afro-Uruguayan dancer performs in front of a candombe drumming group during a rehearsal for Carnival in Montevideo, Uruguay, on February 4, 2024. Dancers and drummers of the candombe tradition, united in the comparsas, train throughout the year in Barrio Sur so that, during Carnival, they can compete with other groups in the Llamadas street parades. The Carnival in Montevideo celebrates Afro-Uruguayan cultural identity, expressed through the rhythms of candombe music and dance, which connect the community to its African heritage.

  • Candombe drummers perform during a rehearsal for Carnival in Montevideo, Uruguay, on February 4, 2024. Dancers and drummers of the candombe tradition, united in the comparsas, train throughout the year in Barrio Sur so that, during Carnival, they can compete with other groups in the Llamadas street parades. The Carnival in Montevideo celebrates Afro-Uruguayan cultural identity, expressed through the rhythms of candombe music and dance, which connect the community to its African heritage.

  • Flag bearers (the Portabanderas) wave giant flags as they perform during a rehearsal for Carnival in Montevideo, Uruguay, on February 4, 2024. Dancers and drummers of the candombe tradition, united in the comparsas, train throughout the year in Barrio Sur so that, during Carnival, they can compete with other groups in the Llamadas street parades. The Carnival in Montevideo celebrates Afro-Uruguayan cultural identity, expressed through the rhythms of candombe music and dance, which connect the community to its African heritage.

  • An Afro-Uruguayan dancer performs in front of a candombe drumming group during a rehearsal for Carnival in Montevideo, Uruguay, on February 4, 2024. Dancers and drummers of the candombe tradition, united in the comparsas, train throughout the year in Barrio Sur so that, during Carnival, they can compete with other groups in the Llamadas street parades. The Carnival in Montevideo celebrates Afro-Uruguayan cultural identity, expressed through the rhythms of candombe music and dance, which connect the community to its African heritage.

  • Dancers perform during a rehearsal for Carnival in Montevideo, Uruguay, on February 5, 2024. Dancers and drummers of the candombe tradition, united in the comparsas, train throughout the year in Barrio Sur so that, during Carnival, they can compete with other groups in the Llamadas street parades. The Carnival in Montevideo celebrates Afro-Uruguayan cultural identity, expressed through the rhythms of candombe music and dance, which connect the community to its African heritage.

  • Candombe drummers perform during a rehearsal for Carnival in Montevideo, Uruguay, on February 4, 2024. Dancers and drummers of the candombe tradition, united in the comparsas, train throughout the year in Barrio Sur so that, during Carnival, they can compete with other groups in the Llamadas street parades. The Carnival in Montevideo celebrates Afro-Uruguayan cultural identity, expressed through the rhythms of candombe music and dance, which connect the community to its African heritage.

  • An Afro-Uruguayan dancer takes a short break during a rehearsal for Carnival in Montevideo, Uruguay, on February 5, 2024. Dancers and drummers of the candombe tradition, united in the comparsas, train throughout the year in Barrio Sur so that, during Carnival, they can compete with other groups in the Llamadas street parades. The Carnival in Montevideo celebrates Afro-Uruguayan cultural identity, expressed through the rhythms of candombe music and dance, which connect the community to its African heritage.

  • An Afro-Uruguayan dancer performs in front of a candombe drumming group during a rehearsal for Carnival in Montevideo, Uruguay, on February 4, 2024. Dancers and drummers of the candombe tradition, united in the comparsas, train throughout the year in Barrio Sur so that, during Carnival, they can compete with other groups in the Llamadas street parades. The Carnival in Montevideo celebrates Afro-Uruguayan cultural identity, expressed through the rhythms of candombe music and dance, which connect the community to its African heritage.

  • Dancers perform during a rehearsal for Carnival in Montevideo, Uruguay, on February 4, 2024. Dancers and drummers of the candombe tradition, united in the comparsas, train throughout the year in Barrio Sur so that, during Carnival, they can compete with other groups in the Llamadas street parades. The Carnival in Montevideo celebrates Afro-Uruguayan cultural identity, expressed through the rhythms of candombe music and dance, which connect the community to its African heritage.