ñañigo
Spanish/Cuban composer
Definition
Relating to the Abakuá secret society, a fraternal organisation of Afro-Cuban origin. Ñañigo ceremonies are characterised by complex polyrhythm and percussive intensity.
Interpretive Guidance
Danza de los ñañigos is the most deliberately weighted piece in the Afro-Cuban set — Lecuona described it as more Lisztian than the others. Play it with gravitas and a strong, grounded tone.