Mozambique (music)
Mozambique refers to two separate styles of music.
Cuban-style mozambique
Mozambique is a vigorous style of Cuban music and dance derived, like the conga, from music of Cuban street carnivals or comparsas. It was invented or developed by Pello el Afrokan (Pedro Izquierdo) in 1963.[1]
New York–style mozambique
In New York City during the 1960s, Eddie Palmieri created a rhythm called Mozambique that was inspired by Izquierdo's creation of the same name.[2] Although both rhythms are based on conga de comparsa drums, they have no parts in common. [See: "The History of the New York–Style Mozambique" (Andy Gonzalez interviews Manny Oquendo).] Even the clave patterns are different; Izquierdo's rhythm uses rumba clave, while Palmieri's uses son clave. Izquierdo’s mozambiques are, for the most part, in major keys. Palmieri’s mozambiques are mostly in minor keys.[3] However, both groups primarily use chord progressions in a 2-3 clave sequence, and a trombone horn section.
Rei Momo
The Rose Tattoo, 5th track from David Byrne's first solo album, Rei Momo is composed in this genre, based on the New York Mozambique style.
The Song is labeled as Bomba/Mozambique on the tracklist.