Rasguido doble
A lively rhythm from the river-plate folk tradition, with Afro-American influence, not to be confused with the chamamé.
What it is
The rasguido doble (also called sobrepaso) is a lively, exuberant musical style and dance with Afro-American influence, belonging to Paraguayan and river-plate folk music. It is often mistaken for the chamamé, but the two are distinct styles. According to the literature, the first to become popular was 'Rojas Silva rekávo', written by Emiliano R. Fernández in 1927; other famous rasguidos include 'Despierta mi Angelina' and 'Flor de caña'. In northeast Argentina, 'El rancho 'e la Cambicha' from the 1940s became a hit.
Did you know…?
'Rojas Silva rekávo' is sung in Guaraní and rallies Paraguayans; it is the piece usually cited as the first known rasguido doble.
Listen to
'Rojas Silva rekávo', 'Despierta mi Angelina' and 'Flor de caña' in guitar and harp versions.
Music & dance
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