Candombe experience

Visit the studio of Fernando “Lobo” Nuñez, an Afro-Uruguayan luthier and drum percussionist considered a “legend” within the Uruguayan Candombe music genre. Learn about the first traces of Carnival in Uruguay dating back to 1760, when slaves were only allowed to celebrate once a year when they would get up at dawn to beat their drums and call the rest to come celebrate.

This is nowadays recreated in the Uruguayan Carnival Parade known as “Las Llamadas” (The Callings) when the “comparsas” (bands of candome), call the audience to celebrate with them. Fernando “Lobo” Nuñez and his legacy represent the soul of Uruguayan Candombe; in this experience he opens the doors of his studio to share valuable legends and anecdotes about his family and tradition. This memorable cultural encounter will give you privileged access to the secret world of Uruguayan drums and allow you to discover why Uruguay was the first country in the whole of the Americas to abolish slavery. This cultural exchange will help you understand the progressive nature of Uruguayan culture.

Duration of the activity: 2 hrs.

Available: Every day, all year round with prior reservation (Scheduled as ADD-ON to Montevideo CityTours)