1. Manao Project A bridge Between A bridge Between Canary Folk Music Canary Folk Music and and Jazz Jazz

2. How can I use the knowledge of CFM to write my own compositions?

3. Goal of the Research Write original compositions where elements of CFM and jazz are together in a natural way.

4. What is CFM? Basic Knowledge: Roots & Origins Instruments Different styles

5. Roots & Origins Conqueror Ships, accompaniment music with string instruments (vihuelas,laudes) The influences from the population of hundred thousand Arabs that moved to the most oriental canary islands. African influences: Tajaraste, rhythm that come from the Berber area.

6. Instruments TimpleGuitarraLaudTamborChacaras

7. Tambor

8. Timple

9. Chacaras

10. Laud

11. Guitarra

12. Most important styles IsaFolia Aires de Lima PolcaTanganilloTajaraste

13. Traditional Styles Used for the Repertoire Aires de Lima TanganiloPolca

14. Original Compositions with CFM elements Vamosus Gu Gui

15. General Composing Tools Arrangement of traditional melodies.using them in the original form. Harmonic enrichment of basic harmonies for improvisation and coloring. Use and variations of some of the traditional rhythms in the arrangements and original compositions, Use of traditional instruments, adding a particular and concrete color.

16. Examples from Original Versions Examples from Original Versions Tanganillo Aires de Lima Polca

17. Composing Strategies Used for Tanganillo, Aires de Lima, Polca –A) Melody: respect the original melody –B) Rhythm: basic rhythm and its variations –C) The form: -Expanding the original form using common elements in jazz compositions : -Coda-Intro-Interlude -,Solo form, etc.

23. Discussion of Significance Respecting the original melodies together with a good reharmonization, gives a lot of power to the music. Leave space to the musicians, so they can add their musical contributions. Work with someone outside the “jazz world”